Pakistan: At least 11 dead in a suicide bombing at a Baloch political meeting

Located on the border with Iran, the Balochistan region is home to several armed groups fighting against the Pakistani state. At least 11 people were killed on Tuesday night when a suicide bomber detonated himself at a political meeting in Balochistan. The attack targeted a gathering of Baloch political activists in the city of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. The region has long been plagued by violence and insurgency as various groups seek independence or greater autonomy. The political meeting was organized by the Baloch National Party (BNP) to discuss issues affecting the Baloch community. The deadly bombing underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by the region and the threat posed by militant groups operating there.