Saturday was a lethal day for the security forces as in addition to losses in Balochistan, another four security personnel and a civilian were killed in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

At least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 24 armed attackers have been killed in two related incidents in southwestern Pakistan, according to officials and local media reports, as sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence escalates in the region.

Fresh clashes in Balochistan province of Pakistan led to the death of at least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 23 militants. The attack, carried out by 70-80 Baloch militants, reportedly targeted a vehicle carrying unarmed troops near Kalat.

At least 18 security personnel and 12 terrorists were killed in a clash in Balochistan, Pakistan, when terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks. The military thwarted their plans, ensuring the security of locals.