Balochistan province
Coverage of Balochistan province in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistani forces say they killed 75 insurgents after attacks in Balochistan
Pakistani security forces killed 75 insurgents in Balochistan province after attacks on police and civilians by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The operations followed a police post attack near Mangi Dam, which killed nine officers and abducted 18 others, later found dead. The government approved compensation for families of slain officers.
- Pakistan recovers more cargo plane debris from Arabian Sea as search for missing crew enters 3rd day
Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency recovered additional debris from a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, as the search for five missing crew members entered its third day. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with challenges including rough seas and strong winds complicating the search efforts.
- Pakistan recovers more cargo plane debris from Arabian Sea as search for missing crew enters 3rd day
Pakistan Navy recovered additional debris from a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, as search teams continue to look for the five missing crew members. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigation malfunction before disappearing from radar. Search operations face challenges due to rough seas and shifting currents.
- Militants kill 9 police officers in attack on post in southwest Pakistan
Militants attacked a police post in Ziarat district, Balochistan province, killing nine police officers and wounding others. Eight abducted officers were later recovered. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are suspected, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi accused Indian-backed militants, a claim India denies.
- Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23
A suicide blast targeting a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 23 people and injured 70 others. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating the attack targeted a train carrying security personnel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, while Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti accused India of supporting the group through proxies.
- Bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 16
A bombing near a railway track in Pakistan's capital of Balochistan province killed at least 16 people. A separatist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen
A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, wounding over 30 people and overturning train cars. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, targeting a train with security personnel in Balochistan province, a region plagued by insurgency.