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An army major, Wajahat Waheed, was martyred after a security forces convoy came under attack from an improvised explosive device (IED) during a clearance operation in the Gwadar-Pasni area of Balochistan.
Four terrorists were also killed during related security operations in Kalat.
The incident highlights the continuing security challenges faced by forces operating in Balochistan.
Major Wajahat Waheed lost his life when the convoy was targeted with an explosive device.
In separate but related operations in Kalat, security forces killed four terrorists.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the martyrdom of Major Waheed and paid tribute to the security forces.
The loss of a serving army officer during an operational assignment underscores the risks faced by personnel deployed in areas affected by security threats.
However, the supplied details do not establish who was responsible for the attack or identify any organisation behind it.
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