Dossier
Mashkel
Coverage of Mashkel in the Nexus archive.
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- Ethnic targets
Five Punjab workers were murdered in Mashkel, highlighting ongoing ethnic violence in Balochistan. Terrorist groups exploit ethnic divisions, and recent counterterrorism operations have failed to ensure lasting security. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, policing, and addressing political, economic, and governance deficits to achieve stability.
- Five labourers shot dead near Pakistan-Iran border
Five Punjab laborers were shot dead by terrorists near the Pakistan-Iran border in Mashkel, Washuk district. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as 'barbaric' and linked it to India-backed terror groups. Security forces have killed 109 terrorists in ongoing operations since July 5.