Pakistan's security forces used drones and helicopters to regain control of the southwestern desert town of Nushki from Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) insurgents after a three-day battle, police reported over the past two hours on February 4, 2026. The death toll rose to 58, including 22 security officials and 36 civilians, according to anonymous police officials cited by Reuters. In Nushki, home to about 50,000 residents, insurgents had seized the police station and other security facilities before Pakistani forces intervened, as detailed in a Reuters report shared during the 11:46 AM to 1:46 PM UTC window. Police provided these details on condition of anonymity. Concurrently in Islamabad, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan met with Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to discuss regional developments, including recent U.S. and Israeli interventions, threats, and escalatory rhetoric, according to a statement posted by @IranAmbPak on X in this period. The envoy reiterated Iran's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Pakistan and readiness to defend against adventurism while pursuing dialogue. Nawaz Sharif expressed concern over developments in Iran and the region, emphasizing constructive negotiations based on mutual respect, equality, international law, and good faith, as stated in the Iranian ambassador's post. The talks also acknowledged efforts by Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar to promote cooperation between the two nations. This comes after Eastern Libya's military leader Gen. Khalifa Haftar, his son Saddam Haftar, and political figures gathered in Islamabad earlier on February 4, as reported in prior coverage, though no new details on their activities emerged in this window.
