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BLA claims over 30 Pakistani security personnel killed in 'fidayee' attack in Balochistan's Gwadar

A suicide commando attack by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has targeted a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, Gwadar. The BLA claims over 30 security personnel were killed and the camp was reduced to rubble by an explosive-laden truck and subsequent ground assault. The group vows to continue…

The Times of India

Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Euronews

Forty killed as bus falls into ditch in Pakistan

QUETTA — Forty people were killed and eight others injured ‌after a bus fell into a deep roadside ditch in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday, a rescue agency and ⁠a government official said.

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Pakistan bus tragedy: 40 killed after vehicle loses control, plunges into ditch in Balochistan

At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, officials said.

The Times of India

Pakistan only a 'guest' in Balochistan for few more years, says Baloch activist

A Baloch rights activist has announced a global campaign against alleged "terrorism" by Pakistan and China, accusing Beijing of using Islamabad as a "diplomatic gun" over the Indus Waters Treaty. He asserted that China and Pakistan's presence in Balochistan is illegal and that both nations are involved in the "Baloch…

The Times of India

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns 'we'll target every threat'

Afghanistan's air force launched precision strikes inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces targeting ISIS positions. This retaliation follows Pakistan's recent cross-border airstrikes on Afghan soil, which caused significant civilian casualties. India has strongly condemned Pakistan's actions, labeling them a "blatant act of aggression" threatening regional peace. Kabul warns it…

The Economic Times

Days after Pakistan's airstrikes, Afghanistan launches strikes on ISIS targets in Balochistan

Afghanistan's Taliban forces conducted strikes in Pakistan's Balochistan province, targeting alleged Islamic State bases. This follows Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, which killed civilians and were condemned by India as a "blatant act of aggression." Tensions are escalating after a period of relative calm, with intermittent border clashes and air…

The Times of India

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PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by Pakistan

Pakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding freedom from Pakistani rule have erupted, mirroring past unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government's heavy-handed tactics, including internet shutdowns and media smear campaigns, are intensifying the crisis, raising concerns about Pakistan's internal…

The Economic Times

Pakistan says carried out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes across its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This action followed a "well planned intelligence based ground operation" by Pakistani security forces. The strikes were a direct response to recent terrorist incidents targeting civilians and security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and…

The Economic Times

Pakistan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.4 quake strikes India's neighbour again

Pakistan experienced a 5.4-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, originating at a depth of 35 km. This seismic event underscores the nation's vulnerability, situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The tremor follows a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the country just a day prior, highlighting the persistent seismic…

The Economic Times

Pakistan: Two Baloch activists sentenced to life over soldier's death

Two leaders of a Baloch rights group have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court over the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a protest in 2024, a verdict that is likely to intensify debate over human rights and security in the restive province of Balochistan.

The Times of India

Afghanistan claims strikes on militant hideouts inside Pakistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government claims its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Islamabad vehemently denies this, stating only a drone entered its airspace and was intercepted. This latest exchange escalates tensions, with both nations blaming each other for cross-border militancy and recent deadly incidents,…

The Times of India

Between West Asia crisis and heatwave: Pakistan bikers risk lives to smuggle Iranian fuel

Motorbike riders in Pakistan's Balochistan province are risking extreme heat, armed conflict and deadly accidents to transport smuggled Iranian fuel across the country, as higher oil prices linked to the recent Iran-Israel conflict boost demand for cheaper petrol and diesel.

The Times of India

Demands for justice grow after female doctor is attacked with acid in Pakistan

Doctors launch protests calling for measures to protect healthcare workers and for resignation of health secretary

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Indus Waters Treaty fallout? Nearly a third of Pakistan reels as Sindh, Balochistan face water crisis

Pakistan grapples with a severe water shortage affecting one-third of its population. Last year, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after terror attacks. This has intensified water scarcity in Sindh and Balochistan. Irrigation canals face significant deficits. Allegations of unequal water distribution fuel political disputes. Farmers struggle as cultivation is…

The Times of India

BNP protests against Pakistan govt over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

Balochistan National Party (BNP) is protesting across Quetta and Balochistan, alleging escalating state repression including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Demonstrations followed a raid on senior leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiyani's home, which reportedly resulted in his son's death and several detentions. BNP demands an independent probe and an end…

France 24

Dozens killed in suicide bombing targeting Pakistani passenger train

At least 24 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden car near a railway in the city of Quetta, in southwestern Pakistan, just as a passenger train passed. More than 70 people were also injured in the blast so powerful that two of the train cars…

The Times of India

Pakistan train blast: 24 killed, over 100 injured in BLA's 'fidayeen attack' near Quetta railway track

At least 24 Pakistani army personnel were killed and more than 100 injured after a suicide vehicle bomb targeted a military shuttle train in Quetta, Balochistan, on Sunday. The blast derailed a bogie, sparked a fire and damaged nearby homes and vehicles. The banned Baloch Liberation Army’s Majeed Brigade claimed…

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Sirens, smoke and panic: Dramatic videos capture aftermath of Pakistan train explosion; 24 killed

Videos from the scene in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan captured thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky, blaring sirens and firefighters rushing towards a burning, derailed train after a deadly blast targeting military personnel on Sunday. Officials said at least 24 people were killed and more than 50…

The Times of India

Pakistan train blast: 24 killed, over 50 injured in Quetta explosion near railway track

A powerful explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel near Chaman Phatak railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, killing at least 24 people and injuring over 50. The blast, which occurred near Quetta, also damaged nearby vehicles and buildings. Authorities declared an emergency in Quetta hospitals and placed…

The Economic Times

Pakistan bomb blast on army train in Quetta kills at least 24 soldiers and civilians

Sunday saw a devastating attack on a train loaded with military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan. The explosion, triggered by an explosive device in a vehicle that struck the train, resulted in the death of at least 24 individuals, with over 50 sustaining injuries.

The Economic Times

Five soldiers, seven militants killed in Pakistan clashes

Clashes in Pakistan's Balochistan province resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and seven militants. An improvised explosive device targeted a paramilitary convoy, leading to a confrontation. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident highlights ongoing violence in the region.

The Conversation

Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security

In the space of 10 days in late April 2026, insurgents in Pakistan purportedly carried out 27 attacks in the country’s southwest province of Balochistan, killing at least 42 military personal. Then, on May 11, authorities announced that a suicide bombing plot on the capital, Islamabad, had been foiled. Authorities…

The Times of India

Pakistan: BLA carries out first-ever attack on Coast Guard boat near Iran border, 3 killed

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security…

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

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