On Tuesday, a suicide bombing outside the paramilitary force headquarters in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, claimed at least 10 lives, according to officials.
Following the explosion, several gunmen attacked the headquarters, leading to a firefight with the paramilitary forces, stated provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in a televised address.
Bugti mentioned that the suicide bomber used a pickup truck and security forces managed to kill four additional attackers.
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“These cowardly acts will not stop us from achieving progress and prosperity for our people,” he declared.
Provincial Health Minister Bakht Kakar informed Reuters that 10 individuals, comprising both civilians and soldiers, were killed by the attackers, with another 33 injured.
While paramilitary soldiers were among the deceased, their exact number remains unconfirmed, he added.
Quetta, the capital of the troubled Balochistan province, shares borders with Afghanistan and Iran.
Militants and separatist insurgents have increased their attacks in the area in recent months.
No group has taken responsibility for the bombing yet.
