The slain soldier was identified as Naik Aqeel Abbas.
The militants attacked the troops using small arms, as per a statement issued by  the Inter-Services Public Relations.

FC Balochistan South has started an operation to catch the terrorists.

"Such cowardly acts by inimical elements, backed by anti-state forces cannot sabotage hard-earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan," stated the ISPR.

"Security forces are determined to neutralise their nefarious designs even at the cost of blood and lives," it added.