Car bomb in Pakistan’s restive southwest kills four people

A recent explosion in Balochistan, a region plagued by insurgency, resulted in the death of four individuals and left 20 injured. The car bomb went off near a market in Qillah Abdullah, as reported by Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Riaz. The province, which borders Afghanistan, has been a hotspot for violence perpetrated by separatist factions. The attack, which caused damage to shops and a building housing paramilitary forces, has not yet been claimed by any group. Authorities in Balochistan have denounced the incident and are conducting an investigation. Reports suggest that the improvised explosive device was intended for the paramilitary site but detonated prematurely, killing civilians passing by. Balochistan has seen a rise in violence, with groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army and local ISIL affiliates carrying out attacks. The recent attack follows previous incidents, including the killing of paramilitary officials and soldiers in the region. Tensions between Pakistan and India have also been heightened, with the BLA seeking support from India in their struggle for an independent Balochistan.