Deadly Clashes in Balochistan: Militants and Security Forces Intensify Conflict

Recent extremist attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan, have led to the deaths of at least 51 people. Militant operations targeted police stations, railways, and highways, prompting forceful responses from security personnel. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, seeking independence and the removal of Chinese interests from the resource-rich province.

Recent separatist militant attacks have rocked Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in 51 fatalities, according to officials. The violence targeted police stations, railway lines, and highways.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi described the attacks as a calculated effort to create chaos, with security forces returning fire and killing 12 militants.

The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks, seeking independence for Balochistan and the expulsion of Chinese interests from the province.

(With inputs from agencies.)