Provinces bordering Afghanistan have witnessed an uptick in terror activities, primarily targeting civilians. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are the most affected provinces in Pakistan.
Insurgents demanding independence for Balochistan have been alleging political marginalisation and exploitation of the province's natural resources by the central government.
A spokesman for the provincial government confirmed the toll, saying senior officers from several police stations were among the dead and blaming the attack on Islamist militants.
Pakistan witnessed a 27% surge in militancy-driven violence in May, with terror groups regaining momentum after a brief decline, according to a security assessment by PICSS.
The company confirmed the attack without giving casualty details, adding that security forces, including the Frontier Corps, secured the site and launched a clearance operation.
