Seven Militants Killed in Counterterrorism Operations in Somalia and Pakistan

A Pakistani military operation in the Sherani district of Balochistan killed seven militants linked to separatist groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army, following a deadly car bomb attack in Quetta that killed at least 10 people and injured 30. The security forces engaged in a shootout with the militants, recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives, and are continuing efforts to eliminate terrorist presence in the region. The Pakistani government accused India of supporting these militant groups, an allegation India denies. Balochistan has long been affected by a low-level insurgency from separatists, Pakistani Taliban fighters, and the BLA, who seek independence from Islamabad. Additionally, a roadside bomb in Peshawar wounded eight, underscoring ongoing security challenges in northwest Pakistan. Meanwhile, in Somalia, seven Al-Shabaab militants were killed in a suicide attack in Mogadishu, highlighting continued militant activity in other regions.