Pakistan multiple attacks kill 21, including children, with dozens of insurgents also dead

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026 at 02:12 PM

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On Saturday, coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists in Pakistan's Balochistan province resulted in the deaths of 21 people, including 11 civilians and 10 security personnel. The separatists targeted civilians, a high-security prison, police stations, and paramilitary installations in nearly a dozen locations. Authorities reported that 67 insurgents were also killed during the attacks and subsequent security operations. The attacks occurred primarily in southern Pakistan, including the city of Gwadar. While Baloch separatists and the Pakistani Taliban frequently target security forces, coordinated attacks on this scale are uncommon. Authorities stated that at least 108 militants have been killed in Balochistan over the past 48 hours.

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Quetta 30% Ibad Khan 40% Gwadar 50% Pakistani Taliban 60% Baloch separatists ×280% Balochistan ×590% Pakistan ×590%

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