Pakistan army says it killed 216 fighters in weeklong Balochistan campaign
Pakistan's military has concluded a weeklong security operation in Balochistan, claiming to have killed 216 fighters in targeted offensives.
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Open questions and key claims
Eleven civilians, 10 security personnel and 67 insurgents were killed.
Authorities said at least 108 militants have been killed across Balochistan.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) rebel group said it was behind the attacks.
The BLA accuses the federal government of exploiting rich mineral resources without benefiting the local population.
Nearly 200 people, including 31 civilians, were killed in the latest escalation of the regional conflict.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar framed the BLA attacks as the 'last gasp of a cornered enemy'.
More than 120 people were killed in coordinated attacks.
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