Balochistan Archives

Policeman Killed Protecting Polio Workers in Balochistan Amid Rising Violence

Noshki, Pakistan — A policeman was shot and killed while on duty to protect polio vaccination workers in a violent incident in Balochistan on Tuesday. This attack highlights the ongoing instability in a region frequently marred by conflict. Local authorities, including police official Mohammad Hassan, reported that the shooting occurred in the Noshki district. The gunman fled the site of the assault, leaving the vaccination team unharmed. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility …

Tragic School Bus Blast in Balochistan Claims Lives of Five, Including Three Children Amid Ongoing Violence

Khuzdar, Pakistan — A devastating explosion targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Balochistan region early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals, including three children, and injuring dozens more. The attack occurred around 7:40 a.m. local time just outside the remote town of Khuzdar, as the bus was transporting approximately 40 schoolchildren. Visuals shared across social media platforms depict the wreckage of the bus, charred and scattered with children’s belongings in the …

Roadside Bomb Explosion in Balochistan Kills Four, Including Women and Children, Just Hours After Major Terror Plot Prevented

In Kalat, Pakistan, a devastating explosion from an improvised explosive device (IED) by the roadside claimed the lives of four individuals, including two women and two children, and left five others injured. The local media informed this attack occurred on Thursday in the Kalat district of Balochistan, a region often troubled by violent incidents. The Levies sources, a paramilitary force in the area, reported that the blast targeted a vehicle as it passed near Kabuto, …

Militants Attack Passenger Train in Balochistan, Injuring Driver and Claiming Hostages Including Security Personnel

Quetta, Pakistan — On Tuesday, militants in Balochistan fired upon a passenger train, wounding the train’s driver and sparking a swift response from security forces, according to local police and railway authorities. The Jaffar Express, carrying around 400 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, was attacked in the Bolan district’s Mushqaf area, highlighting the ongoing unrest in the region. The assault was quickly claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group who stated their …

Deadly Blast in Balochistan Market Claims Lives, Injures Several Amid Regional Unrest

Khuzdar, Pakistan — An explosion rocked a bustling market in Khuzdar, a city in the volatile Balochistan province of Pakistan, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals and injuries to five others. Officials attributed the deadly blast to an improvised explosive device (IED) discreetly attached to a motorbike parked in the Naal Bazaar. The device detonated in the early afternoon, during a period of high activity in the market, maximizing casualties …

Tragic Market Explosion in Balochistan Kills Four, Injures Five Amid Rise in Regional Militancy

Khuzdar, Pakistan — A deadly explosion rocked the Naal Bazaar area in Balochistan’s district of Khuzdar on Wednesday, killing at least four individuals and injuring five others, confirmed local police officials. The improvised explosive device (IED) detonated setting nearby vehicles ablaze and causing panic throughout the vicinity. Authorities reported that the explosive was secreted inside a motorcycle parked in the crowded market space. Following the blast, emergency responders including police and rescue teams were quick …

Deadly Ambush in Balochistan: Paramilitary Personnel Targeted in Attack, Escalating Regional Tensions

Mangochar, Pakistan — A deadly ambush in Balochistan province left 18 paramilitary personnel dead and three others wounded on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing violence in a region fraught with separatist conflict. The attackers, numbering between 70 and 80, targeted Frontier Corps members who were traveling through Mangochar. A police source, requesting anonymity, disclosed that the assault targeted paramilitaries in transit, initially claiming the lives of 17 and later one more who responded to their aid. …

Deadly Clash in Balochistan: 42 Killed as Militants and Pakistani Forces Exchange Fire

Quetta, Pakistan — Violent clashes in southwestern Pakistan’s Balochistan province have escalated, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 24 armed assailants in two separate but related incidents. Officials report that the attackers targeted a convoy of unarmed Frontier Corps personnel, while the Pakistani military engaged in clearing operations against militants who tried to blockade roads overnight. The confrontation began when approximately 70 to 80 armed insurgents set up roadblocks, initiating …

Tragic Outcome in Pakistan: 11 Coal Miners Found Dead After Explosive Collapse in Balochistan Mine

Singidi, Pakistan — An underground disaster in Balochistan has once again highlighted the perilous state of Pakistan’s mining sector, as rescuers discovered the bodies of 11 coal miners killed by a methane explosion last week. The accident occurred in a coal mine in Singidi city, unsettling the local community and mining industry alike. Officials reported Monday that the explosion ripped through the underground chambers on Thursday, causing immediate collapse and trapping several workers. While 11 …

At Least 24 Killed in Balochistan Railway Bombing; Militant Group Claims Responsibility Amid Rising Tensions

Quetta, Pakistan — A devastating bomb attack at a bustling railway station in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, claimed the lives of at least 24 individuals and injured around 50 others, authorities reported. The explosion occurred as passengers were boarding a popular morning train bound for Peshawar, creating chaos and destruction at one of the busiest transport hubs in southwestern Pakistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist militant group, has taken responsibility for …