A massive bomb blast in south-western Pakistan's Balochistan province on Friday left 11 coal miners dead and six others injured. According to local officials, the attack targeted a vehicle transporting workers to a coal mine in the Harnai area.

Remote-Controlled Explosion Targets Miners

• A paramilitary official confirmed that the truck carrying coal miners was targeted using a remote-controlled explosive device.
• No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
• Hazrat Wali Agha, Deputy Commissioner of Harnai, revealed that 17 miners were in the truck at the time of the blast.
• A local hospital doctor stated that two of the injured are in critical condition.

Rising Terrorist Attacks in Balochistan

Balochistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks in recent years.

✔ The resource-rich region has been a hotspot for insurgency and violence, with Baloch separatists opposing China and Pakistan’s control over local resources.
✔ Chinese projects and citizens in Balochistan have been frequently targeted by militants.

Authorities Begin Investigation

• Police confirmed that many of the injured remain critical.
• Security forces have secured the blast site and are collecting evidence.
• The victims were identified as residents of Puran village in Shangla.
• Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind stated that initial investigations suggest the explosives were placed roadside.
• Rind assured that those injured are receiving treatment at Shahrag Hospital.

Balochistan CM Promises Strong Action Against Terrorists

• Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack and expressed grief over the deaths of innocent workers.
• He directed authorities to provide the best medical care to the injured.
• Bugti vowed strict action against terrorists, stating:

"Those who target innocent civilians deserve no forgiveness. We will continue to take decisive action against elements harming Balochistan's peace."