Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the province’s problem was not political and could only be addressed through a military response, confirming that at least 31 civilians and 17 security personnel embraced martyrdom during the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacks across the province. Talking to media, the provincial chief executive rejected claims that large numbers of militants had taken part in recent coordinated attacks, saying the actual strength of attackers was far smaller than what was being circulated.
