At least five people, including a Pakistan Army major, were killed in separate security incidents in Balochistan, the military announced on Monday.
According to a military statement, security forces killed four suspected militants during an operation in the province’s Kalat district.
In a separate incident, a Pakistan Army major lost his life when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Pasni, a coastal town in Gwadar district.
The military confirmed the officer’s death but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
The incidents occurred amid continuing security challenges in Balochistan, where Pakistani forces have been conducting operations against armed groups involved in a longstanding separatist insurgency.
The mineral-rich province has experienced years of violence involving separatist organisations seeking independence from Pakistan.
Islamabad has repeatedly accused neighbouring India and Afghanistan of supporting militant groups operating in Balochistan.
Both countries have denied the allegations.
The latest incidents underscore the persistent security challenges facing Pakistan’s southwestern province, particularly in areas where armed groups remain active.