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Jordan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Bomb blast kills four in southwest Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan — At least four people were killed while 12 others were wounded in a bomb blast in Pakistan's turbulent southern province of Balochistan, a security official said Monday. An improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in a parked car in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan, less than 100 kilometres (60 miles) from the provincial capital Quetta. "It seems the IED exploded before reaching its intended destination," a local security official, Ghulab Khan, told AFP. "All those killed are civilian passersby," he added. Riaz Khan Dawar, a senior local government official, confirmed the details to AFP, adding the explosion took place close to a paramilitary compound on Sunday evening. Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, where militants target state forces, foreign nationals, and non-locals in the mineral-rich southwestern province bordering Afghanistan and Iran. The attack came days after four paramilitary officials were killed in the province. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is the most active group in the region and often carries out deadly attacks against security forces, but the local chapter of the Islamic State group has also claimed recent attacks. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021, with Islamabad accusing its western neighbour of allowing its soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan -- a claim the Taliban denies. In Balochistan, separatist violence has intensified, including a March attack by ethnic Baloch militants on a train carrying 450 passengers, which sparked a two-day siege and left dozens dead. More than 241 people, mostly security officials, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting the government in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to an AFP tally.
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Car Bomb Blast Near Paramilitary Building In Pakistan's Balochistan Kills 4, Injures 20
Last Updated: The car bomb exploded near a market in Qillah Abdullah, Balochistan, shops and a paramilitary building were damaged. A car bomb exploded near a market in Pakistan's volatile southwest, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuring 20 others, a government official reported on Monday, as violence escalates in the region. The attack took place on Sunday night in Qillah Abdullah, a city in Balochistan province near the Afghanistan border, stated Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Riaz. The explosion caused damage to several shops and the outer wall of a building housing paramilitary forces, he added. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. However, ethnic Baloch separatists, who frequently target security forces and civilians in Balochistan and other parts of the country, are likely suspects. An improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in a parked car in the Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan, less than 100 kilometres from the provincial capital Quetta. 'It appears the IED exploded before reaching its intended target," said a local security official, Ghulab Khan. advetisement 'All those killed are civilian passersby," he mentioned. Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, condemned the bombing and stated that an investigation is underway. The attack occurred days after four paramilitary officials were killed in the province. Pakistan's military issued a statement saying that troops had killed three Baloch insurgents in two operations in Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is the most active group in the region and frequently conducts deadly attacks against security forces, though the local chapter of the Islamic State group has also claimed recent attacks. Pakistan has seen a significant increase in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021, with Islamabad accusing Afghanistan of allowing its territory to be used for attacks against Pakistan—a claim the Taliban denies. In Balochistan, separatist violence has surged, including a March attack by ethnic Baloch militants on a train carrying 450 passengers, which led to a two-day siege and resulted in numerous fatalities. top videos View All Over 241 people, mostly security officials, have been killed in attacks by armed groups opposing the government in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since the beginning of the year, according to an AFP tally. (with inputs from AP and AFP) Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 19, 2025, 23:13 IST
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Car bomb in Pakistan's restive southwest kills four people
A car bomb that has exploded near a market in Pakistan's restive southwest has killed four people and wounded 20, according to a government official. The attack was near a market in Qillah Abdullah, a city in the province of Balochistan, Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Riaz said on Monday. The province bordering Afghanistan is plagued by violence mounted by separatist groups. The blast on Sunday night damaged several shops and the outer wall of a building housing paramilitary forces, the official said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing. A spokesperson for the Balochistan government condemned the attack and said an investigation is under way. Local security official Ghulab Khan told the AFP news agency that an improvised explosive device (IED) had been planted in a parked car, suggesting that the target was the paramilitary site but the attack was bungled. 'It seems the IED exploded before reaching its intended destination,' he said. 'All those killed are civilian passers-by.'Balochistan has long been plagued by violence with an array of separatist groups staging attacks, including the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which was designated as a 'terrorist organisation' by the United States in 2019. The local chapter of ISIL (ISIS) has also increased its activities in recent months. The attack in Qillah Abdullah came days after four paramilitary officials were killed in the province. Two weeks ago, seven army soldiers were killed when their vehicle was targeted by an IED. In March, BLA fighters killed 33 people, mostly soldiers, during an assault on a train carrying hundreds of passengers. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad has accused its western neighbour of allowing its territory to be used to launch attacks, a claim the Taliban has denied. Pakistan has also often accused India of supporting the BLA and the Pakistani Taliban. In a rare move this month, the BLA sought Indian support against Pakistan. The appeal in a May 11 statement came amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. 'If we receive political, diplomatic and defense support from the world – especially from India – the Baloch nation can eliminate this terrorist state and lay the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and independent Balochistan,' the BLA said. It assured New Delhi that its fighters, if backed, would open another front against Pakistan's military near Afghanistan, where the Pakistani Taliban has strongholds. So far, India has not officially responded to the overture.
CNA
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Bomb blast kills four in southwest Pakistan: Officials
QUETTA: At least four people were killed while 12 others were wounded in a bomb blast in Pakistan's turbulent southern province of Balochistan, a security official said on Monday (Apr 19). An improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in a parked car in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan, less than 100km from the provincial capital Quetta. "It seems the IED exploded before reaching its intended destination," a local security official, Ghulab Khan, told AFP. "All those killed are civilian passersby," he added. Riaz Khan Dawar, a senior local government official, confirmed the details to AFP, adding the explosion took place close to a paramilitary compound on Sunday evening. Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, where militants target state forces, foreign nationals, and non-locals in the mineral-rich southwestern province bordering Afghanistan and Iran. The attack came days after four paramilitary officials were killed in the province. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) is the most active group in the region and often carries out deadly attacks against security forces, but the local chapter of the Islamic State group has also claimed recent attacks. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021, with Islamabad accusing its western neighbour of allowing its soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan – a claim the Taliban denies. In Balochistan, separatist violence has intensified, including a March attack by ethnic Baloch militants on a train carrying 450 passengers, which sparked a two-day siege and left dozens dead. More than 241 people, mostly security officials, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting the government in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to an AFP tally.
Al Bawaba
19-05-2025
- Al Bawaba
At least 4 killed in bomb explosion in Pakistan
Published May 19th, 2025 - 09:04 GMT ALBAWABA - At least four were killed and 12 others were injured in a bomb explosion in the province of Balochistan in southern Pakistan, a security official said Monday, as reported by AFP. An improvised explosive device (IED) was placed in a parked car in the Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan. "It seems the IED exploded before reaching its intended destination," a local security official, Ghulab Khan, told AFP. "All those killed are civilian passersby," he further mentioned. Riaz Khan Dawar, a senior local government official, also told the news outlet that the blast happened near a paramilitary compound on Sunday evening. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
