Islamic State claims responsibility for weekend bombing that killed 2 police officers in Pakistan

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a bombing in southwestern Pakistan that killed two police officials. The attack occurred in Kuchlak town near Quetta, Balochistan’s capital. Analysts suggest this indicates increasing coordination between Islamic militants and separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the region. Balochistan has long faced insurgency, with separatist groups demanding independence from the central government. The recent attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the oil- and gas-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan.READ FULL