Which province of Pakistan experienced a deadly clash between security forces and terrorists on 1st February, resulting in the martyrdom of 18 soldiers and killing 23 terrorists?

Explanation

– Balochistan saw a major counterterrorism operation on the night of January 31-February 1, 2025, when militants attempted to set up roadblocks in the Mangocher area of Kalat district.
– The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that 18 Frontier Corps soldiers were martyred, while security forces killed 12 militants in Kalat and 11 more in a follow-up operation in Harnai district, totaling 23.
– The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
– President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, and the Army Chief visited Quetta to meet injured soldiers and review the security situation.