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1–15 August 2026 DomesticBALOCHISTAN1. Security forces killed seven alleged BLA terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during an operation in Nushki, Balochistan, destroying their hideout, ammunition and explosives (30-31.7.26).2. Eight people were killed in
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1–15 August 2026 DomesticBALOCHISTAN1. Security forces killed seven alleged BLA terrorists, including a suicide bomber, during an operation in Nushki,
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SECURITY AT A GLANCE
1–15 August 2026 DomesticBALOCHISTAN1. Security forces killed seven alleged BLA terrorists,Subscribe for more
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SECURITY AT A GLANCE
1–15 August 2026 DomesticBALOCHISTAN1. Security forces killed seven alleged BLA terrorists, including a
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MAKKAH JOINT DEFENCE AGREEMENT (MJDP)
Tariq Lodhi The Pact With the slow and steady progress towards what some