Baluchistan is the site of a long-running insurgency by rebels who want a greater share of the region's resources and more autonomy. It's also home to Islamic militants who frequently target Shiites.
Shiites make up a sizeable minority in Pakistan, but many Sunni extremists do not view them as true Muslims.
MORE: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/gunmen-kill-pakistans-troubled-baluchistan-17084787
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