Ongoing military operations by Pakistani forces, armed clashes, and heightened tensions have have been reported from several districts of Balochistan, including Kharan, Khuzdar, and Mastung. Independent verification of some of the claims remains limited, and authorities have not yet issued detailed official statements regarding the incidents.
In Kharan district, local sources reported that Pakistani military forces launched an operation in the early hours of Thursday in the areas of Almark, Kisan, and surrounding localities. During the operation, a convoy of approximately ten military vehicles was reportedly targeted in an ambush by unidentified armed individuals, leading to an exchange of fire.
Witnesses in the area also reported the presence of drones flying overhead during the operation. No official information has been released regarding potential casualties or the outcome of the reported clashes.
Separately, in Khuzdar district’s Zehri area, reports from the previous day indicated that security forces had come under attack involving an initial explosion followed by an armed engagement in the Sohinda locality. Sources suggested that fighting continued for several hours into the night, with drone activity also observed in the area.
Some local accounts further alleged that civilians were attacked by alleged military backed “death squads” and Pakistani military forces during the operations, including reports of shelling and detentions. However, due to communication disruptions and restricted access to the area, these claims could not be independently confirmed.
In Mastung district, particularly in Kardegap tehsil, residents reported hearing multiple explosions and intense gunfire from Thursday morning onwards. Local sources indicated that a large-scale operation by Pakistani military forces is underway, with intermittent clashes reported between personnel and armed individuals.
Authorities have not formally confirmed the nature or scope of the reported operations. However, in response to the situation, the District Health Officer of Mastung announced an emergency across healthcare facilities in the district. Hospitals, including Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh Raisani Memorial Hospital and the District Headquarters Hospital Mastung, were placed on high alert, with medical and paramedical staff instructed to report for duty.
In a related incident in the Kardegap area, two young men, identified as Fazil Khan and Zahir, were reported injured during firing by Pakistani forces near Killi Mangi. They were transported to Civil Hospital Quetta for treatment. Local sources claimed the individuals were unarmed and working in agricultural fields at the time.
Across these areas, communication limitations and the lack of official statements have made it difficult to establish a comprehensive and verified account of events. Such constraints often hinder timely and accurate reporting from remote regions.
The situation remains fluid, and further details are expected as more information becomes available.