More than 120 dead after multiple suicide and gun attacks in Pakistan, officials say

"Pakistan's military said on Saturday that multiple suicide and gun attacks by terrorists across the restive south-western province of Balochistan killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces responding to the violence killed 92 assailants. Analysts described it as the deadliest single day for militants in decades. During the attacks, Baloch insurgents targeted civilians, a high-security prison, police stations and paramilitary installations. Eighteen civilians, 15 security personnel and 92 insurgents were killed, the military said."

"The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, or BLA, claimed responsibility for the suicide and gun attacks, during which some of the banks were robbed and a police station and dozens of vehicles torched. The BLA released videos showing female fighters taking part in the attacks, apparently part of propaganda efforts to highlight the role of women among the militants. Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, said most of the attacks were foiled."

Multiple suicide and gun attacks across Balochistan killed 33 people, including civilians, and prompted security forces to kill 92 assailants during the incidents. Attacks targeted civilians, a high-security prison, police stations, paramilitary installations, banks and vehicles, and included robberies and arson. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility and released videos showing female fighters. Authorities reported at least 133 militants killed across Balochistan over 48 hours, including 92 on the main day, and described the events as the deadliest single day for militants in decades. Officials accused India of backing the attackers; New Delhi did not immediately respond.

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