Pakistan: 7 troops killed in Balochistan insurgent attack
28 December 2020 |
1:23 pm
Seven Pakistani paramilitary soldiers have been killed by insurgents in an attack on a military post in Balochistan. The province, home to large oil and coal reserves, is routinely targeted by armed separatist groups.
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