A major attack has been carried out on the Pakistani military. At least 32 Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack on military vehicles in Balochistan. The incident occurred near Zoro Point in Khuzdar, located on the Karachi–Quetta highway. The explosion was triggered by a bomb hidden in a car that had been parked along the roadside. Three vehicles, including a bus, were directly hit by the blast.
These vehicles were carrying Pakistani soldiers and their family members. According to reports, the military convoy consisted of eight vehicles. Suddenly, a powerful explosion occurred from the roadside-parked car. The blast was so intense that three military vehicles were completely engulfed in flames, including a bus carrying soldiers’ families.
Local media reports and military sources suggest it appears to have been a well-planned suicide bombing involving a large quantity of explosives. The wounded were immediately taken to nearby hospitals, many of whom are in critical condition.
No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. However, separatist groups active in Balochistan are suspected. This region has seen previous attacks on military and security forces’ convoys. Experts believe this attack highlights both a lapse in Pakistani military security strategy and the growing strength of Baloch insurgents.
Following the attack, high alert has been declared in the entire region, and a large-scale security operation has been launched by Pakistani forces.
Why the Balochistan unrest?
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least developed province, has long faced unrest due to ethnic Baloch separatist movements. These groups demand greater autonomy or independence, citing economic exploitation, lack of political representation, and military oppression by the central government. In the recent attack that killed 32 Pakistani soldiers, no group has officially claimed responsibility. However, suspicion falls on Baloch separatist militants, who have carried out similar attacks in the past targeting security forces.
