Pakistan says troops killed 10 militants and a car bomb killed 3 civilians in southwest province

Pakistani security forces engaged in clashes with militants in the southwestern province of Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of 10 insurgents. The incident occurred amidst a long-standing insurgency in the region.

Separately, a car bomb detonated prematurely on Wednesday, killing three civilians at a nearby home. Authorities have characterized the explosion as a botched operation.