Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 3:13 PM

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti praised security forces, including the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), on Monday for preventing a planned suicide attack that targeted Independence Day celebrations in Quetta.

Speaking at a press conference, Bugti said the attackers intended to harm innocent citizens celebrating August 14, but swift action by law enforcement averted a potential large-scale tragedy in the province.

He lauded the police and intelligence agencies for their dedication and urged parents to carefully monitor their children, warning that extremist elements often mislead youth through propaganda and social media platforms.

The chief minister revealed that those invol...