Pakistan plans a new military offensive in Balochistan to combat separatist insurgents, amidst China's interest to join security efforts. The two countries recently launched joint counter-terrorism exercises,

The military has not elaborated on the details of the operation, which comes after a series of deadly attacks.

Pakistan plans a new military offensive against separatist insurgents in southwestern Balochistan province, home to key Chinese Belt and Road projects, but it was not immediately clear if the plan would be a joint effort with the giant neighbour.

A suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed 10 soldiers Tuesday, an intelligence source told AFP, after a separate clash less than a day earlier left eight dead in the same region bordering Afghanistan.

Pakistan is battling a resurgence of militant attacks in its northwest. At least 18 Pakistani troops have been killed in different terror attacks in the country in the last two days. Watch this report for more details!