Shamsabad Police Vehicle Targeted, 16 Officers Injured
In Shamsabad, a blast targeted a police vehicle, injuring at least 16 officers who were caught in the attack — just days after the Mastung Blast.
On Tuesday, a blast in Mastung took the lives of three Balochistan Constabulary officers, while more than twelve others were injured when their police vehicle was targeted.
In Shamsabad, a vehicle came under attack, leaving 16 security officers injured and battling to recover from the blast.
Emergency Declared in Quetta Hospitals After Mastung Blast
The Balochistan government spokesperson announced that both Bolan Medical Complex and Civil Hospital are on high alert. The injured are being moved to Quetta for advanced treatment, with two in critical condition, fighting to survive.
Spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that the vehicle carrying security personnel from Kalat was struck by an IED as it passed through the RTC. He also shared that Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has instructed Health Minister Bakht Kakar to carefully monitor the situation.
The provincial leader has guaranteed improved care for the injured, making it clear that any form of negligence in their treatment will not be tolerated.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Condemns Mastung Blast, Offers Support
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep concern over the incident, condemning it strongly and extending his support to the victims and their families. He also promised that the government will stand firm against those who seek to harm innocent lives.
This heartbreaking incident comes at a time when terror attacks are increasing across the country, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan , both bordering Afghanistan , bearing the heaviest impact.
For the first time in 12 years, the beginning of 2025 brought a small ray of hope for Pakistan’s security, with more militants and insurgents losing their lives than innocent civilians or security forces.
CRSS Report Shows Drop in Civilian and Security Force Fatalities
The latest report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), released on Saturday, highlights a significant drop in the number of deaths among civilians and security forces compared to the last quarter of 2024.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan continue to be the main hotspots for violence, with nearly all the deaths occurring there. Attacks are becoming bolder, with militants adopting new tactics, like the shocking hijacking of the Jaffar Express. If this trend continues, over 3,600 lives could be lost by the end of the year, making 2025 one of the deadliest years Pakistan has ever experienced.
In the early months of 2025, Pakistan experienced 897 deaths and 542 injuries due to violence, affecting civilians, security personnel, and criminals. A total of 1,439 people were impacted by 354 violent incidents, including terrorist attacks and military operations. Compared to the last months of 2024, when 1,028 people were killed, this marks nearly a 13% decrease in overall violence.
Balochistan Records Sharp 15% Rise in Violence
In this period, Balochistan faced a heavy blow, with more than one-third of all violence-related deaths happening there. What makes it more alarming is that violence in the province has increased by 15% compared to the last quarter.
In just a few months, 402 lives , including innocent civilians and brave security personnel, were lost. While 495 militants were taken down, the heartbreak of losing innocent people still weighs heavy. Even though more outlaws died, every life lost leaves behind sorrow and pain that numbers can’t truly measure.
