Pakistan, Balochistan Liberation Army and Jaffar Express

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.
'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 deadline to exchange them for Baloch political prisoners expired. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accused the Pakistani government of ignoring their ultimatum,
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.
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 after militants detonated an explosive under the train's engine.
Driver of hijacked Jaffar Express recalls terror of Balochistan Liberation Army attack, survivors thank military
Speaking after the attack, Amjad described how the militants first detonated an explosive under the train’s engine, causing the bogies to derail
Pakistan: Balochistan train hijacking death toll climbs to 31
Pakistan has long accused India and Afghanistan of providing money, weapons, and training to the insurgents operating in Balochistan.
Jaffar Express Driver Recalls Ordeal After Baloch Rebels Hijacked Train In Pakistan: 'As Soon As...'
The driver of Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by Balochistan Liberation Army militants, has described the terrifying moment when the insurgents attacked the train as survivors praised the military for their rescue.

ISPR, India and Balochistan

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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 ...
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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 ...
The Express Tribune8h
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 ...
The News International1d
DG ISPR Lt Gen Chaudhry to hold press conference on Jaffar Express attack
Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry will hold a crucial press ...
Dawn3d
Race to rescue Jaffar Express hostages in Balochistan
Nearly dozen lose their lives in gun battle with terrorists near Mashkaf Tunnel; around 104 rescued dozens still held by ...
Pakistan Today1d
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 ...
The Free Balochistan Movement's vision
This article is Soumya Awasthi, fellow, Centre for Security Strategy and Technology, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.
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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, ...