Munir Ahmed, a Pakistani truck driver, survived an attack in Balochistan where armed men shot him five times and left him for dead. The attack, carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army, resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people, including Ahmed’s three colleagues. Rescuers initially thought Ahmed was dead but realized he was alive when they arrived at the hospital. He was in stable condition despite being hit by five bullets. The attackers were targeting vehicles on the highway, pulling out passengers and killing men in front of their families. Ahmed, who was reciting Islamic verses in fear during the attack, was shocked by the violence and upset by the loss of his colleagues. The incident has disrupted his livelihood as a truck driver, leaving him uncertain about the future. Balochistan, a resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan, has seen a rise in violence by ethnic militants in recent years. The attacks on Ahmed and other drivers highlight the dangers faced by those traveling through the region. Despite his injuries, Ahmed is recovering in the hospital, grateful to be alive but unsure of what comes next after surviving such a traumatic experience.
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Truck driver presumed dead in Pakistan roadside attack miraculously survives in hospital
