2026-04-17: Several terrorists were killed, while several security force officials were injured on Thursday (16 April) following an attempted attack at a security check post in the Kuchlak bypass area on the outskirts of Quetta, Balochistan Province. Reportedly, armed attackers on motorcycles opened gunfire on the check post, prompting security personnel to retaliate, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
