Published: Jul 09, 2026, 23:42 IST | Updated: Jul 09, 2026, 23:42 IST
Balochistan is facing a massive security crisis following a brutal four-day surge in militant violence that has left 42 people dead, including soldiers, police officers, and civilians. The violence, which began on July 4, included a high-stakes ambush of an army convoy on the N-25 highway and a multidirectional attack on a Ziarat police checkpoint.