Pakistani forces killed 23 terrorists in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations, dealing a major blow to terrorist groups.

Security forces launched a counteroffensive in Kalat district, killing 23 Baloch Liberation Army fighters in response to coordinated attacks.

Fresh clashes in Balochistan province of Pakistan led to the death of at least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 23 militants. The attack, carried out by 70-80 Baloch militants, reportedly targeted a vehicle carrying unarmed troops near Kalat.