Militants attack Pakistan checkpoint in Balochistan, killing 7 soldiers
KARACHI: At least seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in the country's restive Balochistan province, the Army said on Sunday.
The militants fire-raided a Frontier Corps (FC) outpost in Harnai region of the province late last night, it said.
During the intense exchange of fire, seven soldiers were killed, it said.
The
area was cordoned off and escape routes blocked to apprehend the
fleeing militants, while a large-scale search and clearance operation
was underway.
"Such cowardly acts by inimical elements backed by
anti-state forces will not be allowed to sabotage hard earned peace and
prosperity in Balochistan," the Army said.
Commenting on the attack, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he was "saddened" over the loss of lives.
"My heartfelt condolences & prayers go to their families," he said.
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