Balochistan Attack Leaves 70 Dead, Driver Survives

In a shocking incident in Balochistan, Pakistan, truck driver Munir Ahmed, initially presumed dead after being shot five times, was discovered alive by hospital staff. The attack, carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), occurred when Ahmed and three colleagues were ambushed on a highway, where armed men ordered them out of their trucks and opened fire, resulting in at least 70 deaths, including 23 civilians. The gunmen also targeted buses, executing passengers in front of their families. Ahmed, recovering in hospital, recounted his horror during the incident and expressed grief over the loss of his colleagues. He stated that his memory of the attack is unclear and feels uncertain about his future following this devastating event. The BLA has claimed responsibility for this and other recent attacks in the region, which is known for its ethnic tensions and violence.