Armed Attack on Coal Mine in Pakistan Leaves 20 Dead

An armed group attacked a coal mine in Pakistan’s Duki District, Balochistan, killing 20 miners, including 4 Afghans, and injuring 7 others. The attackers gathered the miners and opened fire, before also targeting machinery at nearby coal mines. Authorities have launched an investigation, but no group has claimed responsibility for the assault. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned the attack, reaffirming the government’s commitment to combating terrorism. The region has recently experienced a rise in violence, with multiple deadly attacks in the past months.