QUETTA (Pakistan), 10/08/2026.- A Pakistani security official checks a vehicle at a checkpoint ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations in Quetta, Pakistan, 10 August 2026. Security has been stepped up in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day on 14 August, with authorities increasing checks and reviewing arrangements around public places and key installations. Balochistan has seen a worsening security situation in recent years, with a rise in militant attacks targeting security forces and state infrastructure. EFE/EPA/FAYYAZ AHMAD