In Pakistan, a powerful road side bomb blast targeting security forces killed at least six paramilitary troops and injured three others in country's southwestern restive Balochistan province yesterday.<br/><br/>The vehicle of the Frontier Corps was on a routine patrol in Khost area of Harnai district when the bomb exploded. Security official said that the bomb was planted on the side of the road and badly damaged the vehicle.<br/><br/>Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Zehri strongly condemned the blast and directed the officers to bring the perpetrators to book.<br/><br/>There was no immediate claim of responsibility of the blast but Taliban and Islamic State militants have carried out attacks in Balochistan.