Overview
- Interior officials said 22 militants were killed overnight, raising the militant toll to 177 over roughly three days after the Jan. 31 assaults.
- Coordinated attacks struck about a dozen locations across Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung, Noshki and other towns, with fighters in civilian dress targeting hospitals, schools, banks and markets; two incidents involved female attackers, according to officials.
- Provincial authorities reported 31 civilian deaths and 17 security personnel killed, while stating some slain militants were Afghan nationals.
- The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility under “Operation Herof,” asserting far higher security-force casualties and captives, figures not verified by Pakistani authorities.
- Security measures include mobile internet suspensions, movement restrictions, sealed sites and halted train services, as Pakistan alleges foreign backing that India and Afghan authorities publicly deny.