At least ten Pakistani soldiers were killed and a vehicle destroyed in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack on a military convoy in Balochistan’s Nushki district on Thursday night, local sources said.
The blast took place in the Doseh area. One of two military vehicles in the convoy was reportedly completely destroyed. Following the explosion, helicopters and surveillance drones were seen flying over Nushki for several hours.
No official statement has yet been issued by the Pakistani military or local authorities.
In a separate attack in Kalat district, armed men attacked Pakistani security personnel in the Manguchar area on Friday.
Local sources said the attack took place near Johan Cross, where at least ten explosions were heard, followed by an intense exchange of gunfire. The target appeared to be the Manguchar College building, where Pakistani forces had reportedly established a checkpoint.
No casualties have been confirmed so far.
In Mastung district, unknown assailants on motorcycles threw a grenade at a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpoint at the CCM post. The attackers fled the scene, and Pakistani forces launched a search operation in the area.
No group had claimed responsibility for any of the attacks at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has released a video of Muhammad Hanif Noorzai, the Assistant Commissioner of Tump, who was abducted earlier this week.
In the clip, Mr Noorzai says: “I am in the custody of Baloch Sarmachars (fighters),” confirming his detention.
According to a statement by BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch, the group’s fighters apprehended Mr Noorzai on 4 June in the Sarenkan area, based on intelligence provided by its secret wing. He was reportedly travelling with family members, guards, and a driver.
The BLF said all accompanying individuals were released unharmed “in accordance with humanitarian and ethical values.” Mr Noorzai has been handed over to the group’s investigative team for questioning. The group said a formal announcement would be made once the investigation is complete.
The group warned that any military action to recover the official would result in consequences for which “the occupying Pakistani state” would bear full responsibility.
On Friday evening, the BLF also claimed responsibility for two new attacks.
In a media statement, the group’s spokesperson, Major Gwahram Baloch, said that at 11:50 PM on Thursday, BLF fighters carried out a grenade attack on a residence used by Military Intelligence (MI) personnel in the TTC Colony of Gwadar.
According to the group, two operatives standing in the courtyard were injured in the explosion. The men were reportedly stationed in the area under the command of MI officer Haider, posing as carpenters while allegedly pressuring local youth to become informants.
In a separate operation on Wednesday, BLF fighters seized a supply vehicle delivering supplies to Pakistani military forces in the Bargain Gazi Kaur area of Jhao. The vehicle and its contents were confiscated, while the driver was released after being issued a warning.
Major Gwahram Baloch again cautioned civilian vehicle owners in Balochistan against cooperating with state forces. “Failure to do so,” the statement warned, “will make them solely responsible for any damage to their life and property.”