Attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan Leaves Nine Dead

Nine people have died following an attack at an exploration site in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. According to security sources, one foreign worker was abducted during the incident. Security forces have launched a search operation at the scene while the attackers remain at large.

The attack occurred at 7 pm local time on Wednesday at an exploration and investigation site operated by National Resources Limited in Chagai district. The site is involved in the exploration of copper and gold, a fact confirmed by sources.

The militants used small arms and under-barrel grenade launchers during the assault, reportedly setting fire to three camps and causing damage to fuel supplies. In the retaliatory gunfight, one militant was killed while the remaining attackers escaped.

Security forces continue their search and investigation operations. Of the deceased, three were private security guards and six were laborers. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.