At least six people have been killed in coordinated attacks targeting bus passengers in southwestern Pakistan. Gunmen identified and shot non-local travelers, and set up checkpoints on major highways. The violence, linked to Baloch separatists who demand greater autonomy, underscores the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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