balochistan jaffar express

Balochistan, Jaffar Express and Pakistan

What we know about the Balochistan Jaffar Express tragedy

On March 11, the Jaffar Express—a nine-bogie passenger train with a capacity of 700—was hijacked in the remote Mushkaf area of District Kachhi, Balochistan, by militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

The Diplomat · 1d

Jaffar Express Hijacking Exposes Pakistan’s Failing Strategy in Balochistan

The hijacking of the Jaffar Express signals that the conflict in Balochistan is reaching a dangerous new phase.

The Hindu · 1d

Balochistan train attack: Driver of Jaffar Express recalls ‘terrifying’ ordeal after insurgents attack train in Pakistan

Jaffar Express driver recounts BLA hijacking as military rescues passengers, killing all terrorists in dramatic 30-hour siege.

Pakistan, India and Balochistan

The Economic Times on MSN · 1h

Pakistan: Army Says 18 Of 26 Hostages Killed In Balochistan Train Attack Were Soldiers

Director General Lieutenant Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said 26 hostages were killed by the terrorists before the start of the army operation.

Las Vegas Sun · 19h

Pakistan's army accuses India of sponsoring terror after 26 hostages were killed in a train attack

Pakistan’s military accuses neighboring India of sponsoring militants in the restive southwestern Balochistan province, which saw an unprecedented attack this week by armed separatists

Mid-Day on MSN · 14h

India slams Pak’s terrorism remark post Baloch attack

India on Friday trashed Pakistan’s allegations of backing terrorism against that country following the Balochistan train attack and said Islamabad should look inwards before shifting the blame on others for its “failures”.

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Railways minister announces Rs5.2m for families of Jaffar Express attack victims

Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Saturday announced a compensation package of Rs5.2 million for the families of the ...

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'Jaffar express hijack': Baloch rebels claim they killed '214 army hostages' due to Pakistan's 'stubbornness'

Baloch separatists who hijacked a Pakistani passenger train claimed to have executed all 214 military hostages after their ...

The Express Tribune7h

Jaffar Express attack: Barrister Gohar commends security forces for averting major disaster

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has praised the timely actions of security forces for averting a ...

Pakistan Today22h

PTI’s Ayub blasts govt for attempting to ‘hush up’ Jaffar Express tragedy

LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub on Friday expressed serious concerns over the lack of ...

Jaffar Express driver recalls 'terrifying' moment when insurgents attacked train: Here's the ordeal

Jaffar Express, carrying 440 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, is reported to have been hijacked as bogies were derailed ...

The Free Balochistan Movement's vision

This article is Soumya Awasthi, fellow, Centre for Security Strategy and Technology, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.

Devdiscourse22h

Escalation in Balochistan: Deadly Train Hijacking Sparks Regional Tensions

A train hijacking in Pakistan's Balochistan province has resulted in 31 confirmed deaths, sparking accusations against India and Afghanistan. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, ...

Daijiworld1d

Terror strikes Jaffar Express: Army ends 30-hour hijack drama

The driver of the ill-fated Jaffar Express, hijacked by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militants, has recounted the horror ...

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