BALOCH PROVINCE ATTACK
Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks
At least 11 people, nine of them from Punjab province, were killed by militants in Pakistan's restive Balochistan in two separate incidents. The victims were from Wazirabad, Mandi Bahauddin, and Gujranwala in Punjab province. The incident occurred on the National Highway from Quetta to Taftan when the bus was stopped by unknown militants who pulled them out and killed them. The bodies of the victims were later found with bullet wounds in nearby mountainous areas near a bridge.
Attacks on Chinese infrastructure in Pakistan disrupt CPEC, raise security concerns
Attacks by Baloch separatists and Islamist groups on Chinese nationals and infrastructure in Pakistan have disrupted China's economic plans, particularly under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's call for cooperation on CPEC, recent attacks, including a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers, have raised concerns. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for some attacks, while suspicion falls on groups like Tehrik-eTaliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State–Khorasan Province (ISKP). The incidents highlight challenges to China's investments in Pakistan and the complex security situation in the region.
Shahbaz Sharif’s acid test: Chinese projects in Pakistan face series of attacks
Recent attacks on Chinese nationals and interests in Pakistan, including at the Gwadar Port and a convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have raised concerns for the safety of Chinese workers. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for some attacks, citing grievances over land and resource exploitation. China has demanded a thorough investigation and increased security measures. The attacks pose a challenge for Pakistan's new government in reassuring Beijing of its commitment to protecting Chinese investments and citizens.
Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan
Five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide bomber attack on their convoy in northwest Pakistan. The attack occurred on the way from Islamabad to their camp in Dasu, a site of a major dam. The incident has been a frequent attack in the region, with previous attacks involving Chinese nationals.
Five Chinese dam workers, driver killed in Pakistan suicide attack
Tuesday's attack comes days after security forces killed at least seven militants as they attempted to storm the offices of Gwadar Port in southwest Pakistan, considered a cornerstone of Chinese investment. Militants also killed one soldier as they attempted to storm a major naval air base in the country's southwest, Pakistan's military said Tuesday.
Pakistan naval air base in Balochistan comes under terrorist attack; 6 attackers killed
The armed attack took place at the PNS Siddique Naval Air Base. The assault was attempted from three sides of the airport boundary. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and explosions overnight. Any harm on the airbase or aircraft was averted, securitymen said.
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Six killed in militant attack on Pakistan naval base: Officials
Militants attacked a Pakistan naval airbase in Turbat, killing one paramilitary soldier. Security forces responded by killing all five assailants. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, part of a series targeting military facilities in Balochistan. The province is a key area for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Baloch separatists storm Pakistan's China-invested Gwadar port; eight killed
The militants stormed the complex in the rugged southwestern province which houses offices of different government departments, intelligence agencies and paramilitary forces, said Saeed Ahmed Umrani, a government commissioner.
Mobile phone services suspended across Pakistan as voting begins
"As a result of the recent incidents of terrorism in the country precious lives have been lost, security measures are essential to maintain the law and order situation and deal with possible threats, hence the temporary suspension of mobile services across the country," the interior ministry said in a message on X.
9 Pakistani labourers shot dead in Iran; Pakistan seeks comprehensive investigation
Pakistan demands investigation into attack on its nationals in Iran; Unidentified attackers kill nine Pakistanis near border; Foreign Office condemns heinous crime and demands swift prosecution; Relatives protest for return of bodies; Iranian foreign minister visits Islamabad for discussions on border security
Pakistan temporarily closes armed forces-run universities due to fear of militant attacks
Pakistani authorities temporarily shut down three leading institutions, including the National Defence University, due to a security alert issued by intelligence organisations. The National Defense University, Air University, and Bahria University, along with other higher institutions, were closed temporarily after receiving intelligence about a possible attack.
Pakistan, Iran restore ties by agreeing to reinstate ambassadors
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian will also visit the country on January 29 at the invitation of cash-strapped Pakistan's Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, the FO said in a statement.
Iran's Pakistan attack amid joint drills raises eyebrows
The attack was neither preceded by any effort by the Iranian side to resolve the issue diplomatically nor any acrimonious exchange of statements between the two countries. In fact, the last significant attack by Jaish al Adl, an Iranian separatist group having presence in Pakistan, took place on a police station in Sistan-o-Baluchistan killing 11 policemen a month before the missile attacks. So, it can't possibly be the trigger for retaliation.
Why Iran and Pakistan are exchanging missiles and drones? What may happen next?
Iran and Pakistan exchange missile strikes, escalating tensions with potential far-reaching consequences. The tit-for-tat attacks target Baluch separatist groups, jeopardizing diplomatic ties. Amidst Middle East unrest, the assaults coincide with conflicts involving Israel and Hamas. The situation unfolds with Iran striking a Sunni militant group in Pakistan, prompting a swift denouncement. Pakistan retaliates, launching precision strikes, while experts speculate on Iran's regional ambitions. The possibility of a wider regional conflict looms, with global players watching closely.
Pakistan strikes 'Baloch terrorist hideouts' inside Iranian territory
Tensions in India's Western neighborhood have risen as Pakistan initiated retaliatory strikes on Iran and withdrew its envoy from Tehran. Islamabad has further suspended all planned engagements. The Pakistani Air Force is said to have conducted strikes on Baloch groups in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan provinces, targeting the posts of the Balochistan Liberation Front and the Balochistan Liberation Army near Saravan city.
Experts, intellectuals react to Pakistan's retaliatory attack on Iran, express caution with hope for de-escalation
Pakistan's former high commissioner to India Abdul Basit highlighted the need to find a diplomatic solution, and said Pakistan cannot include Iran in the same "category" as India.
Pakistan-Iran attack: Here is all we know about Pakistan and Iran's military strikes and its fallout
Tensions between Pakistan and Iran escalate as both countries conduct military strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and a diplomatic standoff. Iran claimed its strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. The diplomatic fallout includes Pakistan recalling its ambassador to Tehran and Iran being asked not to return its ambassador.
Iran-Pakistan strikes: What are the odds of yet another war breaking out?
Pakistan-Iran: Tensions rise as Iran conducts airstrikes in Pakistani territory, targeting alleged militant bases. In response, Pakistan launches "highly coordinated" strikes in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, eliminating terrorists. The conflict escalates amidst global turmoil, with Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts ongoing. A potential war between Iran and Pakistan could carry more significant repercussions than the Israel-Palestine conflict, adding complexity to an already volatile world situation.
Pakistan PM Kakar to cut short Davos trip after strikes in Iran
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is cutting short his trip to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting at Davos due to military strikes conducted by Pakistan and Iran, resulting in civilian casualties and a diplomatic standoff. Pakistan targeted alleged "terrorist hideouts" in Iran, while Iran targeted bases belonging to a militant Sunni separatist group within Pakistani territory, leading to tragic deaths of non-Iranian nationals.
Pakistan hits militant targets in Iran days after drone and missile attacks in Balochistan, 7 killed
Tensions flare as Pakistan swiftly responds to an alleged Iranian incursion, launching counter-strikes following an attack on a terrorist group's headquarters within its borders. The diplomatic fallout underscores the delicate balance required for peaceful coexistence, raising concerns about regional stability and emphasizing the imperative of diplomatic resolutions.
Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year imprisonment in Pakistan: UN
The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed is in the custody of Pakistan and serving a 78-year imprisonment sentence, the United Nations said in updated information.
Militants attack Pakistan Air Force training base in Punjab province, 9 terrorists 'sent to hell': Army
The army said while no damage had been done to any of the PAF's functional operational assets, some damage was done to three already phased-out non-operational aircraft during the attack.
14 Pakistani soldiers killed as militants ambush two vehicles carrying security forces in restive Balochistan
According to a statement by the Pakistan Army, the incident happened when terrorists ambushed two vehicles carrying soldiers from Pasni to the Ormara area of Gwadar district of the province.
Attack on Pakistan security convoy kills 14: military
An attack on a security convoy in southern Pakistan killed 14 troops on Friday, the military said. Two vehicles carrying military personnel were "ambushed by terrorists", a statement said, adding that 14 soldiers were killed.
Amid displacement of locals due to projects, Chinese face ire of Baloch
Chinese development and associated infrastructure projects are leading to significant displacement of the Baloch people from their native villages. China is the primary driving force behind this relocation campaign under the guise of 'development', ET has learnt. The Chinese presence in the Gwadar Port has exacerbated the existing problems.
Baloch separatists, Islamist extremists stand in the way of China's global ambitions
Even before the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was announced, Baloch separatists were already waging a war against the Pak establishment for exploiting the province. That is why these groups were enraged by the signing of six new pacts between Pakistan and China as part of the second phase of CPEC and its later version, the BRI.
China plays down protests against CPEC at Pak's Gwadar port; says not directed against its ventures
According to a report in the Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper on Monday, hundreds of children joined the ongoing protests in Gwadar which entered its 18th day on Sunday. The protesters are threatening to block the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects if their demands, which included banning illegal trawling in Gwadar, are not met within a week.
Pakistan: April 26 suicide attack test for Shahbaz Sharif’s China policy
Chinese nationals and business and investment interests are getting targeted in Balochistan, where Beijing is involved in lucrative mining and energy projects.
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