Deadly Militant Attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan Leave Over 60 Dead

Coordinated assaults target civilians and security forces, marking a significant escalation in the region's separatist conflict.

Militants executed civilians after checking IDs and set vehicles ablaze on a major highway.
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks, citing opposition to resource exploitation.
Security forces killed 21 insurgents in retaliatory operations following the assaults.
The violence coincided with the anniversary of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti's death.
Balochistan's strategic importance and resource wealth continue to fuel separatist tensions.