Authorities say militants have attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan that triggered an intense shootout in which two soldiers and five insurgents were killed.

QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -Islamist militants in an explosive-laden vehicle were thwarted in their attempt to overrun a Pakistani security post near the border with Afghanistan, the army said on Tuesday.

Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once envisioned as a transformative project to enhance Pakistan's infrastructure and economy, is now mired in escalating economic and security challenges, as reported by The Guardian.

A thwarted attack by Islamist militants near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border resulted in the death of five attackers, including two suicide bombers. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in Balochistan,

Police in Pakistan's Balochistan province announced that a powerful bomb explosion in the Khuzdar area destroyed a passenger bus, killing and wounding several people.

Pakistan is clear on its national sovereignty; therefore our security forces are taking all required actions against terrorists to safeguard our territorial integrity. Our security forces are chasing and eliminating terrorists from our soil and terrorists will be punished,

Pakistan Zindabad rally was held in Dalbandin, Balochistan aimed at expressing solidarity with Pakistan and its institutions. About three thousand people participated in the rally with great enthusiasm. The participants chanted slogans in support of Pakistan's armed forces, showcasing their patriotism and deep connection to the country.

Calling for a renewed alliance between the Baloch and Pashtun nations, Marri declared, "Our unity is the path to freedom. Together, we will break the chains of occupation and build a future rooted in justice, sovereignty, and peace." (ANI)

One person has been killed and eight injured when a roadside bomb hit a passenger bus in Balochistan province of Pakistan on Sunday. Khuzdar District Commissioner Yasir Iqbal Dashti told the media the bus coming from Rawalpindi to Khuzdar was hit by the blast on the highway, some 25 kilometres from Khuzdar town.

A new World Bank report reveals a significant increase in poverty in Pakistan, rising from 21.9% in 2018/19 to 25.3% in 2022/23, largely due to COVID-19, inflation, and climate disasters. However, projections indicate a potential decline to 18.

Former finance minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar stated that Pakistan requires $50 billion to combat the effects of climate change.

Pakistani authorities say the country's largest airport, which was built and funded by Beijing, has become operational in the restive southwest province of Balochistan.