Pakistan, 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.
'Will take on terrorists, enablers both inside and outside country': Pakistan Army on Jaffar Express hijacking
Following the hijacking of the Jaffar Express train by Baloch rebel groups, Pakistan's military has vowed to challenge terrorists and their supporters. The Baloch Liberation Army claims to have executed 214 hostages after Pakistan ignored their ultimatum for negotiations.
'Terrorists Thought We Were Dead': Jaffar Express Driver Recalls Attack That Killed 25
The Jaffar Express, carrying 440 passengers in nine coaches, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when members of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) derailed it using explosives and hijacked it near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri,
Jaffar Express Driver Recalls Ordeal After Baloch Rebels Hijacked Train In Pakistan: 'As Soon As...'
Security forces stormed the hijacked Jaffar Express, bringing a dramatic end to a 30-hour siege in the rugged Bolan area of Balochistan, killing all 33 terrorists, and rescuing over 300 passengers.
UNSC condemns terrorist attack on Jaffar Express, calls for accountability
UNSC President Christina Markus expressed condolences to victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured
Jaffar Express hijacking: DG ISPR says India main sponsor of terrorism in Balochistan
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, along with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, is holding a press conference in Islamabad on the Jaffar Express hijacking and the subsequent clearance operation.
Death Toll in Pakistan's Train Hijacking Rises to 31, Army Says
Pakistan's military spokesman said on Friday the death toll in a train hijacking in the country's southwestern mountains had risen to 31 and he repeated accusations that neighbouring India and Afghanistan backed the militants who carried it out.
Jaffar Express attack: DG ISPR calls out India for sponsoring terrorism in Balochistan
In a presser today, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack on the Jaffar Express, describing it as an act of terrorism targeting unarmed civilians. He stated that the perpetrators of the attack were purely evil forces and should be referred to as terrorists.
Jaffar Express Attack: India trashes Pakistan’s claim on supporting terrorism
India strongly rejected the unfounded allegations made by Pakistan in the wake of the BLA group's attack on the Jaffar Express train. The Indian government told Pakistan that the world knows where the true "epicentre of global terrorism" lies,
Pakistan train hijack survivors recall chilling 36-hour seige in Balochistan: ‘…they shot him on the spot’
Hostages freed after a day-long ordeal following a BLA militant attack on a Pakistan train recalled crouching on the floor for hours before their release.
Jaffar Express Attack: India rejects Pakistan's claim, says world knows where epicentre of terrorism lies
India on Friday rejected Pakistan's claim that New Delhi was behind the Jaffar Express attack and said the world knows where the epicentre of global terrorism lies.
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Dramatic Train Hijacking in Balochistan: A 30-Hour Siege Ends with Hostage Rescue
Pakistan army revealed that 18 out of 26 hostages killed in a Balochistan train ambush were army personnel. The Balochistan ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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ISPR DG, Balochistan CM hold presser amid echoes of Jaffar Express tragedy
The ISPR DG clarified that the terrorists responsible for the Jaffar Express attack had no connection with Islam or ...