Violence escalated in Balochistan with a bomb blast in Quetta killing three and injuring 21, including police officers. This follows the execution of five non-Baloch passengers by suspected insurgents in Gwadar. These incidents, linked to separatist groups opposing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, highlight the ongoing unrest and security challenges in the region.
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