At least one person was killed and seven injured in an explosion near a passenger bus traveling from Khuzdar to Rawalpindi on Sunday, officials said.
The explosion occurred on the M-8 highway when a passenger bus traveling from Khuzdar to Rawalpindi passed by an explosive-laden vehicle, Express News reported.
Of the 13 passengers on board, eight sustained injuries, and one succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities have shifted the body to Combined Military Hospital (CMH), while the injured are being treated at Khuzdar Trauma Centre.
Levies officials confirmed that the explosives were planted in a stationary vehicle on the highway, strategically targeting the passenger bus. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
Authorities are investigating the attack, and enhanced security measures are expected to be implemented in the coming days.
The incident comes amid a rise in violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militant activities have intensified in recent months.
Earlier this month, an explosion in Turbat killed four people and injured 32, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility.
According to the CRSS Annual Security Report 2024, last year was one of the deadliest in recent history for Pakistan, with more than 2,500 violence-related deaths. Balochistan recorded 782 deaths, making it one of the worst-affected regions in the country.
