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February 7, 2024
Pakistan election offices are hit by twin bombings, killing at least 24 people a day before general elections.
2024 Balochistan bombings
On 7 February 2024, twin bombings killed at least 30 people in Balochistan Province of Pakistan, targeting political campaign offices on the eve of the 2024 general election. At least 40 people were reported injured. The Islamic State – Pakistan Province (ISPP) claimed responsibility for both bombings, and said both attacks were carried out by motorbikes rigged with explosives.
2024 Pakistani general election
General elections, originally scheduled to be held in 2023, were held in Pakistan on 8 February 2024 to elect the members of the 16th National Assembly. The Election Commission of Pakistan announced the detailed schedule on 15 December 2023.
February 7
February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 327 days remain until the end of the year.