Baloch Republican Army

Six government officials were today abducted by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province while they were heading to inspect a construction site.

Around 1,000 Pakistani paramilitary troops backed by helicopters are battling separatists in the country's restive southwest, with the rebel death toll rising to 13 today on the second day of fighting.

Nine persons, including two children, were killed in incidents of violence involving two rival groups in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, a minister said today.

Six government officials were today abducted by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province while they were heading to inspect a construction site.

Around 1,000 Pakistani paramilitary troops backed by helicopters are battling separatists in the country's restive southwest, with the rebel death toll rising to 13 today on the second day of fighting.

Nine persons, including two children, were killed in incidents of violence involving two rival groups in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, a minister said today.