Clashes between security forces and armed militants were reported in Kharan, while coordinated attacks across Balochistan damaged six freight vehicles and a bridge. Train services from Quetta also remained suspended for a second consecutive day amid heightened security concerns.
At least five people, including police and security personnel, were killed and several others injured in a series of terrorist and armed attacks across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Authorities launched search operations and intelligence-based actions following the incidents.
Pakistan’s security forces killed six BLA militants in an intelligence-based operation in Pishin, while a separate blast targeting a security forces convoy in Mastung killed one security official and injured 10 others.
Pakistan’s CTD has arrested 20 suspected militants, including two Red Book-listed terrorists wanted since 2014, during intelligence-based operations across Punjab. Weapons and explosive-making materials were also recovered.
The United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list after nearly 47 years, saying the move will encourage investment, support economic recovery and facilitate Syria’s reintegration into the global economy.
Five workers from Punjab were killed and another injured after unidentified armed militants allegedly abducted and shot them near Saranan in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. No group has claimed responsibility.
Two police officers were killed in separate militant attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Bajaur attack, while the banned TTP claimed the killing of a police officer in Mardan.
Two security personnel were killed and seven others injured when an explosive device targeted a security forces convoy in Mastung, Balochistan. The blast was the third reported violent incident in Khadkocha within two days.
