Three people died when a store selling Pakistani flags was targeted by grenade attacks.

On the eve of Pakistan's 77th independence day, tragedy struck in the southwestern province of Baluchistan as suspected militants launched deadly attacks. Hand grenades were hurled at a house and a store selling Pakistani national flags, resulting in the loss of three lives and injuring six others. The provincial capital of Quetta was shaken by these incidents, which were claimed by the separatist group Baluch Liberation Army.

Just days prior, this same group had issued warnings to shop owners not to sell the national flags and urged the public against celebrating the holiday on August 14th. Despite these threats, many Pakistanis were determined to honor their country's independence from British colonial rule. As a result of these cowardly acts, the government hospital received six injured individuals and three deceased.

In the wake of these attacks, Pakistan's army chief Gen. Asim Munir addressed the nation in a televised speech from a military academy in the country's northeast. He promised to defeat militancy and called for cooperation from neighboring Afghanistan in dealing with the Pakistani Taliban. This militant group has been responsible for numerous attacks across the border in the northwest, where they operate from Afghan soil.

However, the Pakistani Taliban is not the only group posing a threat to the country's security. The long-running insurgency in Baluchistan also continues to be a major concern. This region shares a border with Afghanistan, making it a prime location for militants to carry out attacks. In the northwest, the military reported that four security forces were killed by a group of militants in South Waziristan, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In response, troops were able to eliminate six insurgents.

Despite these challenges, Pakistan remains determined to uphold its independence and protect its people. As the country celebrates its 77th year of freedom, it is also a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have fought for their nation's sovereignty. Let us stand united against those who seek to harm our country and work towards a peaceful and prosperous future for all Pakistanis.

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