Open street battles erupt across Pakistan as army clashes with protesters

The army dropped bombs using quadcopters (drones). This has not yet been officially confirmed. This incident highlights the growing instability in Balochistan, where the activities of separatist groups are intensifying.

Ishlamabad: Overnight gunfire and explosions in the Manguchar area of ​​Balochistan's Kalat district have once again raised questions about internal security.

According to social media and local reports, heavy clashes broke out between Pakistani security forces and armed insurgents during a road blockade on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway (N-25).

Reports claim that the Pakistani army suffered casualties in the attack, while the insurgents were unharmed.

The army dropped bombs using quadcopters (drones). This has not yet been officially confirmed. This incident highlights the growing instability in Balochistan, where the activities of separatist groups are intensifying.

According to open-source intelligence (OSINT) and viral posts on X (formerly Twitter), checkpoints were set up in Manguchar for about an hour. Suddenly, heavy gunfire and explosions were heard late at night, causing panic in the area. Traffic came to a complete halt, and locals hid in their homes. This attack is believed to be linked to organizations like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which accuses the Pakistani military of exploiting resources and demanding independence. However, the Pakistani military's media wing, the ISPR, or other media sources have not reported the incident.

The situation in Balochistan is deteriorating day by day...

The Manguchar and Kalat regions have been a hotbed of the Baloch insurgency. In February 2025, the BLA attacked military checkpoints in this area, killing 18 Frontier Corps soldiers. In May 2025, there were also incidents of highway blockades and occupation of government buildings, with the BLA claiming responsibility for attacks at 39 locations. These attacks are against the exploitation of the region's mineral resources, which the Baloch community alleges the Pakistani central government is exploiting.

Tensions are also rising on the Afghanistan border

Amidst this incident, tensions are also rising on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. On October 22, clashes broke out between the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Pakistani army in South Waziristan, where the TTP claimed the death of 25 soldiers after attacking a military post. The Pakistani army responded with drone strikes. This is part of ongoing conflicts with the Afghan Taliban, which saw airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar in October.

The Taliban Continuing Fight

The deadliest clashes occurred along the Afghan-Pakistan border in October 2025. On October 9-12, the Pakistani Air Force carried out airstrikes on TTP positions, prompting the Taliban to attack Pakistani posts in Chaman and Spin Boldak. Both sides claimed dozens of casualties. While Pakistan claimed to have killed over 200 Taliban fighters, the Taliban claimed the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers. The October 15 exchange of fire also resulted in the deaths of 12 civilians and the wounding of 100.

Protests Continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Insurgency continues across Pakistan. Major protests erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in early October. Thousands took to the streets to protest against electricity bill hikes, inflation, and exploitation. Clashes in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and Mirpur left 12 civilians dead. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) put forward 38 demands, 21 of which were agreed upon on October 4. Protesters demanded autonomy, and the movement spread despite an internet blackout. These incidents expose the state of Pakistan's economic situation and border stability. Experts say the insurgency in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa poses a threat to regional security. The United Nations has also appealed for restraint.