At least 11 killed in explosion at political rally in Pakistan's Quetta

"At least 11 people have been killed in what police officials suspect to be a suicide bombing targeting a political rally in southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta. The reports we have say that the bomb went off in a parking area as the people were leaving the rally, Government official Hamza Shafaat told the Reuters news agency on Tuesday, adding that another 30 people were injured."

"Another attack in Balochistan, near the border with Iran, claimed five lives on Tuesday. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blasts. Quetta is the capital of restive Balochistan province, which borders Afghanistan and Iran. Baloch separatist fighters operate in the region and have claimed attacks in the past. Balochistan is Pakistan's largest and most resource-rich province, but also its poorest, regularly ranking among the lowest on human development indicator scorecards."

"Earlier in the day, at least six soldiers were killed when rebels attacked the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary in the Bannu district of the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A group linked to the Pakistan Taliban reportedly claimed responsibility for this attack. Last year was the deadliest year in Pakistan in nearly a decade. The data reveals that 2,526 people were killed in attacks in 2024 including nearly 700 security personnel, more t"

A suspected suicide bombing in Quetta killed at least 11 people and wounded about 30 in a parking area as rally attendees were leaving. The explosion followed a BNP-M gathering at Shahwani Stadium; several party members were wounded and Sardar Akhtar Mengal was reported safe. A separate blast near the Iran border in Balochistan killed five people and no group claimed responsibility. Earlier, rebels attacked the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Bannu, killing at least six soldiers, with a group linked to the Pakistan Taliban reportedly claiming responsibility. 2024 attack data shows 2,526 fatalities, including nearly 700 security personnel.

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