
Authorities in Pakistan said Saturday that at least 18 soldiers were killed in an overnight insurgent attack in southwestern Balochistan province, marking one of the deadliest days for security forces in recent months. A military statement said that the casualties occurred in the Kalat district Friday night, when “terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks” in the area, and that security forces promptly responded to what was labeled "a cowardly act of terrorism.” The military said at least 12 assailants were killed in the ensuing gun battles. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s...