Pakistani Forces Repel TTP Attack on Border Outpost in Balochistan
Pakistani authorities say a coordinated assault by members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on a border forces outpost in Nokundi, Balochistan province, was thwarted following a strong response by security personnel, resulting in the attackers being neutralized before they could reach their objectives.
According to a spokesperson for the South Balochistan Frontier Corps, the incident began when a suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate of the base. In the ensuing chaos, other militants attempted to storm the facility, but quick reaction forces intervened, killing at least three of the assailants.
The attack coincided with at least seven explosions on Saturday in the cities of Quetta and Dera Murad Jamali, also in Balochistan. The blasts disrupted a major interprovincial railway line and created an atmosphere of fear among residents. Reports indicate that some of the attacks involved grenades and roadside bombs, though no serious casualties have been confirmed as of yet.
The wave of recent attacks follows TTP’s unilateral withdrawal from a ceasefire agreement in November 2022. The militant group has repeatedly stated its intention to explicitly target security and law enforcement personnel across the country.
The surge in terrorist incidents in recent months—particularly in the volatile provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa—has heightened regional and international concerns over deteriorating security near the border with Afghanistan. Analysts say the ongoing violence underscores the Taliban’s inability to manage and control militant groups operating in neighboring border regions.
