Pakistan says it killed 20 rebels after attacks in Balochistan | Al Jazeera

The Pakistani military has said it has killed at least 20 rebels in Balochistan after two army posts came under attacks in the southwestern province within hours of each other on Wednesday.

“A total of 20 militants were killed during Panjgur and Noshki operations, the Pakistan military’s media wing said in a statement on Saturday, adding that at least nine Pakistani soldiers died in the biggest attacks in recent years.

A newly formed separatist Balochistan Nationalist Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks in the districts of Panjgur and Noshki.

The Noshki assault was quashed on Thursday, but the attack in Panjgur was only quelled on Saturday, the army said.

Security forces have completed the clearance operation today,” it said.