Authorities say militants have attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan that triggered an intense shootout in which two soldiers and five insurgents were killed.

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -Islamist militants in an explosive-laden vehicle were thwarted in their attempt to overrun a Pakistani security post near the border with Afghanistan, the army said on Tuesday.

Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once envisioned as a transformative project to enhance Pakistan's infrastructure and economy, is now mired in escalating economic and security challenges, as reported by The Guardian.

A thwarted attack by Islamist militants near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border resulted in the death of five attackers, including two suicide bombers. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in Balochistan,

Pakistan Zindabad rally was held in Dalbandin, Balochistan aimed at expressing solidarity with Pakistan and its institutions. About three thousand people participated in the rally with great enthusiasm. The participants chanted slogans in support of Pakistan's armed forces, showcasing their patriotism and deep connection to the country.

Security forces thwarted a terrorist attack in the Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah District, Balochistan, on the night of January 27-28, 2024.

Calling for a renewed alliance between the Baloch and Pashtun nations, Marri declared, "Our unity is the path to freedom. Together, we will break the chains of occupation and build a future rooted in justice, sovereignty, and peace." (ANI)

The advisory, issued on Tuesday, specifically warned against travelling to areas within 10 miles of Pak-Afghan border

One person has been killed and eight injured when a roadside bomb hit a passenger bus in Balochistan province of Pakistan on Sunday. Khuzdar District Commissioner Yasir Iqbal Dashti told the media the bus coming from Rawalpindi to Khuzdar was hit by the blast on the highway, some 25 kilometres from Khuzdar town.

A new World Bank report reveals a significant increase in poverty in Pakistan, rising from 21.9% in 2018/19 to 25.3% in 2022/23, largely due to COVID-19, inflation, and climate disasters. However, projections indicate a potential decline to 18.

Pakistani authorities say the country's largest airport, which was built and funded by Beijing, has become operational in the restive southwest province of Balochistan.

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan’s largest airport ... Gwadar airport is in the province of Balochistan, which has for decades been the scene of an insurgency by separatists demanding autonomy ...