QUETTA, Pakistan -- A double landmine blast killed one person and wounded at least 18 Thursday in Pakistan’s southwest, a police officer said.

The first explosion occurred when a truck hit a landmine, followed by a second blast as people gathered at the scene

According to a police officer, a double landmine explosion in Balochistan, situated in the southwest of Pakistan, occurred on Thursday, resulting in the death of one person and injuring at least 18 individuals.

Pakistan has recalled fast bowler Hasan Ali as backup for the injured Haris Rauf for the Twenty20 series against Ireland and England as it searches for the right pace combination for next month’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan on Thursday recalled fast bowler Haris Rauf and medium-pacer Hasan Ali for Twenty20 internationals in Ireland and England later this month, their final warm-ups for the World Cup.

Pakistan announced the T20I squad for their upcoming series against Ireland and England. Star Men in Green pacer Haris Rauf returned to the squad after missing the recently concluded New Zealand series due to a shoulder injury.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Anand, Gujarat, remarks on Congress's weakening in India coinciding with Pakistan's distress. He alleges a partnership between Congress and Pakistan,

PM Modi’s attack came after former Pakistan minister Fawad Hussain reposted a video of Rahul Gandhi’s speech on X with the remark, “Rahul on fire ….”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dubbed the Congress party a "disciple" of Pakistan, and targeted Rahul Gandhi saying the neighbouring country was eager to make the 'shehzada' of the grand old