Nine killed in bomb blast targeting miners in Balochistan

A roadside bomb in the Harnai district of Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least nine coal miners and injured several others on Friday. The improvised explosive device (IED) detonated as the miners were traveling to work, with initial reports suggesting the attack may have been carried out by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). This incident marks the second deadly explosion in Quetta within 100 days, raising concerns over the rising violence in the region, which is rich in natural resources but plagued by separatist conflicts. Authorities are investigating the blast and have condemned the attack, with calls for action against militant groups believed to be operating from across the Afghan border. The health condition of some injured laborers remains critical, and the government is under pressure to enhance security in the area. The ongoing violence reflects a troubling trend, with over 30 deaths from terrorism-related incidents reported in Pakistan this year alone.