Two Pakistan soldiers killed on Eid duty

    Two soldiers have been killed in Pakistan whilst working on Eid patrol duty.

    Dawn News reports that the incident took place in Balochistan's Harnai district and is believed to have involved an improvised explosive device (IED)

    According to a statement by the military's media wing, "terrorists targeted FC troops during their patrolling on Eid security duties."

    The statement added that a search operation is underway for the assailants.

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