Jaffar Express News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Defending enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings -- how Pakistan continues to alienate Balochistan
N: ew Delhi: The scale and the audacity of the attack on the Jaffar Express, a passenger train carrying over 400 passengers in the Bolan region of Balochistan, underscores the growing boldness of insurgent groups in Pakistan. The incident, involving explosives to derail the train and the subsequent hostage-taking of civilians and security personnel, highlights the deteriorating security situation in volatile regions of Pakistan, like Balochistan.
India rejects Pakistan's allegation of hand in Train siege, says Pak is epicentre of terrorism
New Delhi, March 14: India has strongly denied suggestions made by the Pakistan foreign office that India had a hand in the Jaffar Express attack.
US condemns Jaffar Express attack, reaffirms support for Pakistan
Washington, DC, March 13: The United States has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan and the hostage-taking of passengers, by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group of the US.
Jaffar Express Hijack: Clearance operation complete, all 33 'terrorists' killed, says Pak Army
Islamabad, March 13: The clearance operation launched after the Jaffar Express train's hijacking in Balochistan was complete and all 33 "terrorists" were killed at the site of the attack, Dawn reported citing the Pakistan Army's media wing.
Tense standoff unfolding in Balochistan, 200 coffins dispatched from Quetta Railway Station
Balochistan, March 12: The situation in the Jaffar Express hijack has taken a dire turn, with authorities dispatching over 200 coffins to Quetta railway station, indicating expectations of heavy casualties.