Says four arrested after raids in Peshawar and Nowshera; mastermind is an Afghan and affiliated with Daesh; India is funding and providing targets to terrorists.
Military's media wing says 22 security personnel and 36 civilians martyred during series of coordinated operations; search and combing operations ongoing in Quetta, says CM's spokesperson.
CDF Munir visits Quetta; receives “comprehensive operational briefing" on the prevailing security environment and internal security operations, according to ISPR.
“China ... will firmly support Pakistan in combating terrorism, maintaining solidarity and social stability, and protecting the safety of the people,” foreign ministry spokesperson says.
"No one is angry in Balochistan; they are taking action against Pakistan on the instructions of the enemy," says Rana Sanaullah; unanimous resolution urges govt to ensure a transparent investigation into the incidents.
Not only have Afghan Taliban failed to prevent these activities, they have "sheltered, actively supported, and collaborated" with terrorists, says envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.
"I can tell you for sure that India planned these attacks along with these terrorists,” Naqvi says; ISPR says 18 civilians, 15 security personnel martyred.
