Key Points:
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Attack in Quetta: Four Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were martyred, and three others injured in an IED explosion targeting a security vehicle in Quetta’s Margate area.
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Details of the Incident:
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The bomb disposal squad was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED).
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The martyred personnel included Subedar Shahzad Amin, Naib Subedar Abbas, Sepoy Khalil, and Sepoy Zahid.
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The injured—Lance Naik Zafar, Lines Naik Farooq, and Sepoy Khurram Saleem—were taken to CMH for treatment.
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Security Response:
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Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation for suspects.
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Rising Militant Violence:
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Pakistan has seen a surge in militant attacks, particularly in KP and Balochistan.
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March 2025 recorded 105 attacks, the highest since November 2014, resulting in 228 deaths (73 security personnel, 67 civilians, 88 militants) and 258 injuries.
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Pakistan ranks second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, with terror-related deaths rising by 45% (1,081 fatalities in the past year).
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Government Reaction:
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack, expressing condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers.
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He called the attack a “heinous conspiracy” to destabilize Pakistan and praised the FC’s sacrifices for peace in Balochistan.
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The Quetta attack highlights the escalating security challenges Pakistan faces, particularly from militant groups in KP and Balochistan. Despite intensified counterterrorism operations, the rising death toll and frequency of attacks underscore the persistent threat. The government has vowed to continue its fight against terrorism, honoring the sacrifices of security personnel while emphasizing the need for stronger measures to curb militancy. The incident reinforces Pakistan’s precarious position in global terrorism rankings, demanding urgent and sustained counterterrorism efforts.
