&w=3840&q=100)
Pakistan: 7 killed in deadly armed clashes in Balochistan's Chaman, over a dozen injured
A deadly armed conflict exploded in Pakistan's Chaman on Sunday, killing 7 people and injuring over 12 others. The clashes broke out between two opposing groups in the Pakistan-administered Balochistan province, Ary News reported.
Police sources told the Pakistani news outlet that one of the critically injured victims succumbed to injuries later, raising the death toll to 7. It is pertinent to note that Chaman is a precarious border town located in Balochistan near the Afghan frontier.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
As per the report, the conflict demanded an urgent intervention by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, who somehow managed to stop the fighting.
However, the persistence of high tension in the region has led to the blockage of the Quetta-Chaman highway by one of the groups at Qila Abdullah, Ary News reported. This eventually resulted in a massive traffic jam with long queues of stranded vehicles.
One among many
Soon after the clashes were controlled, local officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Qila Abdullah, tribal elders, and religious scholars, gathered at the Jungle Pir Alizai police station to evaluate the situation.
What makes the matter concerning is the fact that the Chaman armed unrest is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have taken over the province. The town itself faces instability due to tribal arguments and border tensions.
However, what makes the incident significant is the fact that the Quetta-Chaman highway blockade that followed has upset trade and travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of the crucial route.
The Pakistani authorities noted that efforts are being undertaken to negotiate with the parties involved and reopen the highway. In the meantime, security forces remain on high alert in the region.
Amidst the chaos, on Sunday, a video showing the killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan circulated online and drew criticism. The public outrage eventually prompted actions from provincial officials, Ary News reported. The video led the government to send footage to NADRA for biometric analysis.
Eventually, officials successfully identified the individuals and tribal ties involved. However, the name of the prime suspect remains hidden. Interestingly, Shahid Rind mentioned that such acts are not authorised by Pakistani law, and tribal councils (jirgas) have no legal standing in resolving criminal matters.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
With inputs from agencies.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Print
41 minutes ago
- The Print
7/11 blasts: HC disbelieved recovery of RDX on hyper-technical ground, Maha govt tells SC
Earlier in the day, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on behalf of the state government, mentioned the plea before an apex court bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and sought an urgent hearing. The court agreed to hear it on July 24. The state government rushed to the top court a day after the high court acquitted all the 12 accused, saying the prosecution utterly failed to prove the case against them and it was 'hard to believe' that the accused had committed the crime. New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Maharashtra government has assailed a Bombay High Court judgment acquitting all 12 convicts in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case in the Supreme Court on grounds including that the recovery of RDX from an accused was disbelieved on a 'hyper-technical ground' that the seized explosives were not sealed with a lac seal. The state government, in its appeal, has raised several serious objections to the high court's order of acquittal. The plea has asserted that due procedural safeguards under Section 23(2) of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) were observed, including proper sanctioning by senior officers like prosecution witness (PW) no. 185 Anami Roy. It said the high court overlooked the validity of these approvals despite no substantial contradiction in the prosecution's evidence. The plea has assailed the high court's rejection of the recovery of 500 grams of RDX from one of the accused on the ground that it lacked a lac seal. The plea has said that RDX, being highly inflammable, was not sealed for safety reasons and the recovery was duly sanctioned and documented. 'That, the Hon'ble High Court has disbelieved the recovery of 500 gms of RDX from Accused No. 1 on a hyper-technical ground that the RDX which was seized was not sealed with a lac seal. It will be pertinent to note that the same was not sealed with a lac seal because RDX is an inflammable substance. 'It is pertinent to note that the High Court records that the sanctioning authority for explosive substances has been examined by the prosecution. However, the Hon'ble High Court has not found any infirmities in the evidence of PW 26, who is the sanctioning authority under the Explosive Substances Act for seizure of RDX from Accused No. 1. Therefore, the High Court has erred in disbelieving the recovery of RDX from Accused No. 1,' the plea has said. It has also disputed the high court's dismissal of the confession of an accused for lacking minute details, such as the date of arrival of the Pakistani co-conspirators in India, the description of the six Pakistanis and information like whether they had trained in terrorist camps. 'The entire confessional statement has been disbelieved which is an unacceptable conclusion,' the plea has said, adding that omissions regarding the identities and origins of the Pakistani co-conspirators do not invalidate the overall confession. The appeal also challenges the high court's disregard of the recovery of detonators and explosive granules from another accused, pointing out that these items cannot be easily procured or planted, and their evidentiary value should not have been dismissed over technicalities. The petition says the high court failed to address the validity of the convictions under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and relevant provisions of the Explosive Substances Act. It says the high court ignored key findings and legal interpretations from previous landmark judgments. The plea addresses the defence's contention that the accused did not meet the definition of 'continuing unlawful activity' under the MCOCA due to earlier offences being punishable by less than three years. Citing Supreme Court precedents, the plea says the conspiracy and scale of the attack clearly fall under MCOCA provisions. Of the 12, five were sentenced to death and seven to life imprisonment by a special court. One of the death-row convicts died in 2021. More than 180 people were killed when seven blasts ripped through Mumbai local trains at various locations on the western line on July 11, 2006. PTI SJK RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
'Steeped In Terrorism': India Slams Pakistan's Rhetoric On Kashmir, Indus Waters Treaty At UNSC
Curated By : Last Updated: July 23, 2025, 07:01 IST India's fresh push in the UNSC for sanctioning TRF following the Pahalgam attack represents a key test of the international community's commitment against terrorism. File pic/AP India strongly rebutted Pakistan's renewed attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue and raise objections over the Indus Waters Treaty at the United Nations Security Council. Responding to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's remarks, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, called out Pakistan's duplicity on issues of terrorism and international peace. Dar, while addressing the UNSC, claimed that Kashmir is an 'internationally recognised disputed territory" and termed India's recent moves on the Indus Waters Treaty 'regrettable and unjustified." He urged the UN to push for a resolution of the Kashmir issue based on what he described as relevant Security Council resolutions. India hit back sharply. In his statement, Ambassador Harish underscored the stark contrast between the two nations. 'On one hand, there is India — a matured democracy, a surging economy, a pluralistic and inclusive society. At the other extreme is Pakistan, steeped in fanaticism and terrorism, and a serial borrower from the IMF," he said. He further added that as the Council discusses peace and security, it must universally uphold the principle of zero tolerance for terrorism. 'It ill behoves the member of the Council to offer homilies while indulging in practices that are unacceptable to the international community," he remarked, in a direct reference to Pakistan's record on sponsoring terrorism. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and any attempt to question its sovereignty is unacceptable. It also emphasised that the Indus Waters Treaty, a longstanding bilateral agreement, is not a matter for international arbitration unless Pakistan first addresses violations on its part. Swipe Left For Next Video View all This is not the first time Pakistan has attempted to use international platforms to raise the Kashmir issue. However, such efforts have largely failed to gather traction, with most global powers recognising the matter as bilateral. India's firm and composed response reinforces its image on the global stage as a responsible democracy focused on growth and peace, while exposing Pakistan's continued reliance on diversionary tactics. Abhro Banerjee Covering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ... Read More Covering day-to-day national and international news for the last nine years across print and digital. Associated with as Chief Sub-Editor since 2022, covering innumerable big and small events, includ... Read More view comments News world 'Steeped In Terrorism': India Slams Pakistan's Rhetoric On Kashmir, Indus Waters Treaty At UNSC Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Pakistan Courts Sentence Dozens From Imran Khan's Party
Islamabad: A Pakistani opposition leader was among more than three dozen members and supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan's party sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, the government said. The sentences were handed down by anti-terrorism courts in the eastern cities of Lahore and Sargodha after dozens were found guilty of involvement in anti-government riots when Khan was first arrested. "Punjab Assembly's Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Bhachar has been awarded a 10-year sentence," deputy minister of law Aqeel Malik said in a press conference. Bhachar helms the opposition in Punjab, Pakistan's most populous and politically influential province. Following Tuesday's verdict, he pledged on social media "not to abandon" support for Khan. A spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party told AFP that Bhachar was not arrested until Tuesday evening. In addition to Bhachar, a court in Sargodha also sentenced a sitting lawmaker, a former parliamentarian and 32 other supporters of PTI to 10 years each for attacking government buildings, Malik said. Separately, a court in Lahore sentenced eight PTI members to 10 years in prison each for their involvement in riots in that city. Those sentenced include former governor of Punjab province Omar Sarfraz Cheema, former provincial minister Yasmin Rashid, and Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhary, a sitting senator. However, former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was acquitted along with five others. Khan, in office from 2018 to 2022, was initially arrested in May 2023, sparking nationwide unrest, some of which targeted military facilities. Tuesday's sentences were handed down for attacks on police and civilian installations in Khan's home constituencies of Mianwali city and Lahore. Those accused of targeting military installations are facing separate trials in military courts. PTI has vowed to challenge the verdicts in higher courts. The prosecutions "expose a disturbing pattern of procedural impropriety, selective justice, and constitutional violations," said Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, the London-based spokesman for PTI. He called the trials "political spectacles... that are being rushed through at breakneck speed — day-to-day hearings, even late-night sessions till 10:40 PM on a Saturday." Khan has been jailed since August 2023 on a slew of corruption charges his party says are politically motivated. His supporters and senior party leaders have also faced a severe crackdown, with thousands rounded up and Khan's name censored from television. Last year, a UN panel of experts found that Khan's detention "had no legal basis and appears to have been intended to disqualify him" from contesting elections. Khan's popularity continues to undermine a shaky coalition government that kept PTI from power after the polls last year.
