Pakistani military concludes operation against separatists in Balochistan, 216 killed

Summary

Pakistan's military completed a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan, killing 216 militants amid attacks that killed 58 security personnel and civilians.

Key Points
  • Pakistan’s military concluded a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan killing 216 militants.
  • The separatist Baloch Liberation Army launched coordinated attacks on schools, banks, markets, and security installations across Balochistan.
  • The attacks resulted in the deaths of 22 security personnel and 36 civilians.
  • Security forces used helicopters and drones to retake the desert town of Nushki after it was seized by insurgents for three days.
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