Several terrorist attacks took place one after another in Balochistan in south-western Pakistan, in which more than 70 people died. Meanwhile, news has come that China has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Balochistan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Qian said in a press conference on Tuesday that China strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the dead

We will continue to support security for Pakistan

In response to a related question, Lin Qian said that China firmly opposes terrorism in all its forms and will continue to support Pakistan in its anti-terrorism operations, maintaining social unity and stability, and public security. China is ready to work with Pakistan to strengthen anti-terrorism security cooperation and jointly maintain regional peace and security.

Many terrorist attacks one after another in Balochistan

According to Al Jazeera, 14 soldiers and police as well as 21 militants were killed in a major attack targeting vehicles on a major highway in Bela, a town in the Lasbela district. In a separate attack in Musakhel, local officials said the attackers reportedly stopped a convoy, identified them and killed at least 23 civilians after finding out they were from Punjab, and set fire to 35 vehicles. Ten people - five police and five civilians - were reportedly killed in attacks on a police checkpoint and a highway in Kalat.

Why do attacks keep happening in Balochistan?

Let us tell you that BLA has claimed responsibility for similar attacks in Balochistan earlier as well. It claimed responsibility for the murder of seven barbers in Gwadar in May or the kidnapping and murder of several people from the highway in April. The aim of armed groups like BLA in Balochistan is separatism, which often targets laborers coming from Punjab for work.