Baloch said the Ministry of Interior would soon release details about Afghan citizens allegedly participating in the protests.

Local residents expressed relief as cleanup crews worked to clear smashed vehicles and debris left behind by the protests.

The arrests followed a dramatic standoff as a convoy of demonstrators, led by Khan’s wife, broke through multiple security barricades.

This triggered clashes on Friday night between residents of Bagan and Alizai.

Residents expressed concern over the political unrest and its impact on the country’s stability and economy.

In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack, calling it a heinous act of violence.

The three-week-long exercise is the eighth in an annual series of bilateral drills.

The Pakistani military, in a statement, said security forces repelled an attempt by militants to breach the post.