Doha: The Pakistani army announced Thursday the killing of three personnel of its security forces and four militants as a result of an improvised explosive device explosion in Balochistan province southwestern Pakistan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Pakistani army said in a statement that the militants targeted a security forces vehicle with an improvised explosive device, leading to the deaths of three personnel and four militants.
Pakistani forces have been continuing their efforts for years to eliminate armed groups entrenched in the mountainous border areas, and from time to time launch attacks against security personnel and civilians.