5 school children among 8 killed in Balochistan blast

Tragically, a bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan province targeted a police van but ended up taking the lives of eight people, including five children. The blast occurred near a school, resulting in 27 others being injured, some critically. While no group has claimed responsibility, ethnic Baloch and Taliban terrorists are known to target security forces in the region. The attack, carried out with an improvised explosive device, has shocked the nation, with officials condemning the inhumane act. The chief minister vowed to avenge the deaths of innocent children and urged civilians to remain vigilant against terrorism. Emergency measures were taken in hospitals across Quetta to deal with the aftermath of the tragedy.