Grenade attack targets security forces in Noshki

QUETTA:  (HRNW)  A hand grenade attack was reported on a check post of security forces in Noshki area of Balochistan.

According to reports, unknown armed men riding a motorcycle attacked the check post near Chagai flour mill in Noshki. Security forces resorted to aerial firing against the miscreants.

No loss of life was reported in the city. Police said the office of security and law-enforcement agencies are present near the checkpost.

The incident is the latest after a surge in terrorism incidents in the country. A day ago, at least seven grenade attacks rocked several parts of Balochistan, killing at least 19 people.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to hold a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) this week to discuss matters related to national security amid the resurgence of terrorism.

The high-level meeting will be briefed on the recent terror wave in Pakistan and will highlight solutions to face the situation.