A suicide car bomb exploded at a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpoint in Mastung district, Balochistan, on Thursday evening, leaving at least five people dead and 13 injured.
The blast struck along the N-25 highway, with both FC personnel and civilians among the victims.
Those hurt were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Baloch Liberation Army names Osama Shahwani
The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said they carried out the attack and identified the bomber as Osama Shahwani, who reportedly joined them in 2022.
Authorities are now investigating Shahwani's background and how he became involved with the group.