Pakistan says insurgents who attacked a passenger train killed 21 hostages while all others freed
Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before
What’s behind the surge in attacks and train hijacking in Pakistan’s restive southwest?
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s neglected southwestern province of Balochistan has been the scene of a yearslong insurgency, with a dramatic uptick in attacks in recent years underscoring the struggles the government in Islamabad faces in dealing with myriad security threats.
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.
'Killed in front of our eyes': How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Mehboob Hussain was riding the train home on Tuesday when the tracks under the front car exploded. In the depths of central Pakistan's Bolan Pass, a pocket of wilderness so remote that there is no internet or mobile network coverage, the nine-coach Jaffar Express ground to a halt. Then the bullets started flying.
'Jaffar Express standoff far from over, Pak spreading lies…': Baloch rebels expose Pakistani Army
On March 13, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) rejected Pakistan's claim that the operation in Bolan, Balochistan, has ended, calling it a ‘lie’. The BLA stated that the operation is ongoing and accused Pakistan's military of suppressing casualty figures.
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.
Pakistan Army says all Baloch insurgents who hijacked train killed
The Pakistan army claimed to have ended the hostage crisis in Balochistan, killing 30 BLA fighters and rescuing all passengers.
Pakistan train siege ends: Pak Army says 346 hostages freed from hijacked Jaffar Express, 28 soldiers killed
The Pakistan Army has successfully freed all train passengers taken hostage by militants in Balochistan province, military officials confirmed on Wednesday. During the operation, at least 33 militants were killed,
Pakistan Train Hijack: Video Shows Moment Baloch Militants Attacked Jaffar Express Before Taking Passengers Hostage
The Baloch militants, who launched an attack on the Jaffar Express and took over 400 passengers as hostages, have released a video showing how they blew the track before taking the passengers hostage.
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 ...
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
Pakistan's leader meets survivors of deadly train hijacking and the commandos who ended the siege
Pakistan’s prime minister has commended the country’s armed forces for successfully rescuing 339 passengers after a deadly ...
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Pakistan: Paank condemns extrajudicial killings of two individuals in Balochistan
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of ...
Timeline of attacks by Balochistan Liberation Army in Pakistan
August 26-27, 2024: Balochistan witnessed one of the most violent days in its turbulent history. At least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives in different parts of the province as ...
‘Look inwards instead of shifting blame’: India rejects Pakistan’s train hijacking claims
Pakistan should “ look inwards ” instead of pointing fingers and shifting the blame for its internal problems and failures on ...
Pakistan prime minister meets with 300 freed train hostages and rescue troops
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif went to Balochistan province Thursday to meet with 300 survivors and the troops who ...
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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.