Pakistan forces kill five terrorists, rescue 23 abductees in Balochistan

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What happened

The military said the group had set up a check post on the N-25 highway near Kalat to abduct people for ransom…

Key facts

  • The military said the group had set up a check post on the N-25 highway near Kalat to abduct people for ransom…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:58:26 UTC.

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