Pakistan's armed forces killed eight terrorists in three intelligence-based security operations in the southwestern province of Balochistan, seizing about 490 kilograms of explosive material, the army said.

A statement from the Pakistani army's media wing said the operations were carried out on October 17 in the areas of Quetta, Noshki and Khuzdar and targeted members of the banned “Balochistan Liberation Army”.

According to the statement, five terrorists were killed in the Panjpai area of Quetta as they tried to set up a roadblock, two in Noshki after armed clashes, and one in Khuzdar. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered.