Pakistani truck driver, Munir Ahmed, was shot five times during an attack by ethnic militants in Balochistan. The attackers stopped the convoy of trucks, ordered the drivers out, and opened fire. Ahmed was left for dead along with his colleagues, who did not survive. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the deadly assault, which resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people. Rescuers initially thought Ahmed was dead, but he was alive and taken to a hospital, where he was found to be in stable condition despite his injuries. He was recovering but upset by the loss of his colleagues and uncertain about his future after the violent incident. The attack was part of a series of coordinated assaults by the militants in the region, targeting buses and vehicles along the highway. The violent disruption to Ahmed’s livelihood and the loss of his colleagues highlighted the ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, where armed groups continue to seek secession from Pakistan. Despite the traumatic experience, Ahmed remained determined to recover and move forward.
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Truck driver in Pakistan previously thought dead in roadside attack makes remarkable recovery in hospital
