Breaking News: Armed men set two vehicles, including a tanker, on fire during a highway blockade in the Mal area of Nushki on the Quetta–Taftan highway. The incident marks the second such event today after armed men seized seven vehicles in Mastung's Sheikh Wasil area.
The body of ASF Deputy Director Muhammad Waseem, abducted on May 20 while traveling from Quetta to Karachi, has been recovered in Kalat, Balochistan. Waseem, a Karachi resident, was kidnapped near Muhammad Tawa, Kalat. The BLA had claimed responsibility for his custody.
Update: Mir Sanaullah Behrani, a government contractor and cousin of a member of the Balochistan Assembly, who was abducted on Tuesday near Kalat district while traveling from Quetta along with three guards during a road blockade by armed men, has also been released today.
Unknown armed men reportedly abducted government contractor Sanaullah Behrani, a resident of Dera Allah Yar, along with three security guards on the Quetta–Karachi highway near #Kalat, #Balochistan.
Breaking News: Railway authorities have suspended today's Quetta–Peshawar Jaffar Express service citing "security concerns". The Jaffar Express arriving from Peshawar will terminate at Jacobabad and return from there instead of proceeding to Quetta. #Balochistan
Kharan: Clashes between Pakistani forces and Baloch freedom fighters continued for a second consecutive day. According to reports, the areas of Sarawan, Noroz Kalat, and Zarozai remain under the control of the fighters.
Turkish national Salih Gülcemal, who was abducted following the deadly attack on a mining site in the Darigwan area of Chagai, Balochistan, in April that killed 10 people, including a Turkish national, has been released. Via @alirazarind
Monitoring: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for attacks in Barkhan and Tump, stating that eight Pakistani army personnel were killed, several others injured, military vehicles destroyed, weapons seized during a Dasht blockade & a bridge blown up.
Update: The military convoy was travelling for an open court session in Union Council Baghao when it came under a heavy attack on the way. The assault is ongoing. The open court, chaired by DC Barkhan Saeed-ur-Rehman, was scheduled today in Baghao with officials expected.
Breaking News: Armed men attacked an advancing party of Pakistani forces in the Jir area of Basima, Washuk. Initial reports suggest casualties, though no official details have been released.
A bridge in Yaro Shahar, #Dukki, Balochistan was reportedly blown up using explosives by unknown individuals. No casualties have been reported. The incident marks the 3rd such attack on bridge infrastructure, after two earlier bridges on the Karachi–Quetta highway were destroyed.
Breaking: Armed men have established blockades at Noroz Kalat, Zarozai & Sarawan, taking control of key routes. Pakistani forces reportedly came under attack during an advance in Nauroz Kalat, while two bridges on the Kharan–Karachi highway were destroyed. Casualty unknown yet.
Unknown armed men reportedly abducted government contractor Sanaullah Behrani, a resident of Dera Allah Yar, along with three security guards on the Quetta–Karachi highway near #Kalat, #Balochistan.
Breaking: Armed men reportedly seized a pickup truck carrying rations for Pakistani forces at Daghari Cross near Quetta after setting up a highway blockade. Sources say the drivers were later released, while the vehicle and supplies remain in their custody.
Breaking: Armed men have established blockades at Noroz Kalat, Zarozai & Sarawan, taking control of key routes. Pakistani forces reportedly came under attack during an advance in Nauroz Kalat, while two bridges on the Kharan–Karachi highway were destroyed. Casualty unknown yet.
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Breaking News: The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced a shutter-down strike across Balochistan on Wednesday, June 24 over the order of the Anti-Terrorism Court sentencing BYC leader Dr. Mahrang, Shah jee, and two other individuals to life imprisonment.
The bodies of two unidentified persons found in the Sheikh Wasil area of Mastung were taken by police and administration to Mastung Hospital for necessary legal procedures, & were later transferred to Quetta for further identification. Separately, another body found Hub Chowki.