Violence in Balochistan rages on as Pakistan rules out talks with insurgents
Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign
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Violence has escalated in Pakistan's Balochistan province following coordinated insurgent attacks on security installations and administrative centers across multiple urban areas. The attacks, which began on Saturday and continued through Tuesday, have resulted in the deaths of nearly 200 insurgents, dozens of civilians, and over 20 security personnel. Pakistani officials have described the attacks as the most significant since unrest began in 2004. The Pakistani government has ruled out negotiations with the insurgents, who they accuse of using the guise of a freedom movement to legitimize criminal activities. While acknowledging grievances among the Balochistan population, the Defence Minister stated that violence cannot be rationalized.
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AI-ExtractedNobody in Pakistan will be allowed to rationalise violence.
Pakistan has ruled out talks with insurgents in Balochistan.
197 insurgents, 36 civilians and at least 22 security personnel have been killed in the attacks.
Balochistan’s people had “some grievances” founded on “nationalistic fervour”.
The attacks were the largest and most lethal since unrest erupted in the province in 2004.
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