Five Labourers Killed by Gunmen at Construction Site in Balochistan
· World · Times of India, NDTV
Five labourers from Punjab province were shot dead by unidentified gunmen at a construction site in Saranan town, Pishin district, Balochistan. Provincial government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed the attack occurred on Monday morning, with bodies subsequently transported to the victims' hometowns in Punjab. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the killings and ordered a search operation to locate the attackers. This incident follows a series of militant attacks in the region, including a recent assault on a local police station. Banned insurgent groups in Balochistan have frequently targeted workers from other Pakistani provinces.
Why it matters
The recurring violence against migrant workers in Balochistan underscores the ongoing security challenges and regional instability affecting Pakistan's internal labour market.
Read the original report — Times of India
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