10 Oct 2021 | 08:43 PM UTC
Pakistan: Explosion kills reporter in Hub, Balochistan Province, late Oct. 10
Blast kills journalist in Hub, Balochistan Province, Pakistan, late Oct. 10. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an explosion that killed a journalist and injured his companion in Balochistan's Hub area, near Karachi, late Oct. 10. The explosive device was reportedly attached to the victim's car and detonated on RCD Highway.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the incident site through early Oct. 11 as authorities investigate the incident.
Advice
Avoid the scene of the incident until authorities have completed their investigation and given the all-clear. Plan for increased security and ground transport disruptions in the vicinity through early Oct. 11. Carry proper identification documents to present at security checks. Heed all traffic and security advisories.
