Analysts say the latest violence could increase security worries in a province that has become increasingly important for regional trade, international mining projects and China’s economic plans in South Asia.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterates that terrorism is unacceptable, stressing that perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice.

The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, which demands independence from Pakistan’s central government, has claimed responsibility for the attack in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province.

A powerful explosion near a railway track in Pakistan’s Balochistan injured over 30 people as train coaches overturned and caught fire. The BLA has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday the “heinous terrorist” attack targeting a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom reiterates its “complete rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and strongly condemns attempts to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and its people.

Militants have acquired US weapons left behind in Afghanistan during the 2021 withdrawal and deepened collusion with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.

China funded one of Pakistan's largest airports to anchor a new global trade corridor, but years after opening, the terminals are silent and the flights never came. This is what happens when a megaproject gets built before the city it was meant to serve.