In a series of coordinated attacks on Levies and police stations, at least 40 people were killed in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The attackers also targeted a railway track connecting Pakistan and Iran and offloaded passengers from buses and trucks, resulting in multiple fatalities. Government officials and security personnel were among the casualties, while others were injured. The situation in the region is tense as authorities work to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore peace in the affected districts.
The National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan has issued advisories warning of heavy rainfall and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) in several districts. The potential sites for Glof events have been identified, and the general public has been advised to avoid travelling to vulnerable areas. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are also expected in various areas of Azad Kashmir, Punjab, Sindh, KP, and Balochistan. Residents have been urged to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from these natural disasters.
The 2024 Pakistan General elections have come to a close with initial results finally being announced after a nationwide internet blackout, sporadic violence, and allegations of ballot-tampering. Out of the 336 seats in the National Assembly, 136 have been announced with Independent candidates affiliated with PTI holding a slim lead and PML-N trailing closely behind. Meanwhile, 128 million registered voters have also cast their ballots for the legislatures of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan and Iran's foreign ministers are set to hold telephonic talks to ease tensions as both nations exchange goodwill messages and hold separate diplomatic engagements to address missile strikes and maintain bilateral relations. Pakistan claims precision strikes against separatist militants using advanced weaponry, while Iran had previously targeted bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The United Nations and the United States have appealed for calm amid escalating tensions, offering assistance in resolving differences.
The neighboring countries of Pakistan and Iran are currently embroiled in a conflict along their shared border, with both sides claiming to be targeting militants in the region. The situation is of particular concern due to the already present insurgency in Pakistan's Balochistan province and the potential for further escalation. Several countries and the United Nations have expressed their reactions to the violence, with the US and China offering different approaches to mediation.
Iran carried out airstrikes in Pakistan's Balochistan province, targeting a Sunni group with alleged ties to terrorist activities in Iran. Pakistan retaliated by launching its own strikes in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. This escalation highlights the complex relationship between the two Islamic republics, as both countries struggle with issues of representation and discrimination towards Muslim minorities. It is crucial for both sides to act with maturity and address the root causes of the conflict to prevent further violence and destabilization in the region.
Pakistan conducted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of nine non-Iranian nationals. The strikes were carried out using killer drones, rockets, and other weapons, targeting hideouts used by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF). The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, summoning Pakistan's chargé d'affaires to convey Tehran's protest. The tit-for-tat attacks have escalated tensions in the region, following Iran's missile and drone strikes on Sunni Baloch militant group Jaish al-Adl's bases in Balochistan, prompting Pakistan to recall its ambassador and suspend high-level bilateral visits.
Following an attack by Iran on terror bases in Pakistan's Balochistan, Islamabad has responded by striking militant targets in Iranian territory. The tension between the two countries has continued to escalate, with the latest being the retaliatory attacks by Pakistan. In other news, AAP leader Raghav Chadha criticizes BJP after Chandigarh mayoral elections are postponed and chaos ensues as a truck carrying chickens overturns in UP, leading to a scuffle among onlookers for the escaped poultry.
Pakistan retaliates against Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan with precision military strikes, killing 7 including women and children. Tensions rise in the volatile region as Pakistan cites concerns over terrorist safe havens in Iran. Multiple dossiers with evidence have been shared with Iran, but lack of action has led to this morning’s operation against these so-called “Sarmachars” terrorists.
Pakistan launched a series of coordinated and targeted military strikes in Iran's Balochistan province, killing a number of suspected terrorists. The move comes after Pakistan recalled its ambassador from Tehran and suspended bilateral visits following Iranian strikes in Balochistan. Tensions have escalated in the region, with Pakistan accusing Iran of harbouring terrorist groups and carrying out retaliatory attacks.