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Pakistan train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army general

Pakistan train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army general

The forces killed all 33 terrorists and secured the release of hostages, Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif said

12 March,2025 11:02 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
Pakistan train hijack: China to strengthen security cooperation with Pak

Pakistan train hijack: China to strengthen security cooperation with Pak

The Jaffar Express, carrying some 400 passengers in nine coaches, was going from Quetta to Peshawar when militants derailed it using explosives and hijacked it

12 March,2025 06:04 PM IST | Beijing | PTI
Gunmen open fire on express train in Pakistan's Balochistan

Gunmen open fire on express train in Pakistan's Balochistan

In a statement, the BLA warned that if the Pakistan military launches an operation, "all hostages will be executed". The group is banned in Pakistan, the UK and the US. Meanwhile, Controller Railways Muhammad Kashif said that the train, comprising nine coaches, had around 500 passengers on board

11 March,2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
US advises citizens against travel near India-Pakistan border, Balochistan

US advises citizens against travel near India-Pakistan border, Balochistan

The advisory states that people should 'reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict'. It also cautions its citizens against travel to the immediate vicinity of the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict

09 March,2025 12:52 AM IST | New York | PTI
Pakistan: Internet shutdown in Balochistan during rally against killings

Pakistan: Internet shutdown in Balochistan during rally against killings

A large number of people joined the rally, including women, children and victim families, who participated in the protest against the Baloch genocide

25 February,2025 09:34 AM IST | Balochistan | ANI
Baloch human rights body condemns ‘forced’ disappearances in Balochistan

Baloch human rights body condemns ‘forced’ disappearances in Balochistan

In a post on X, BYC said that the Baloch genocide is being accelerated through various means with a rise in threats, harassment and extrajudicial killings

07 February,2025 08:45 AM IST | Balochistan | ANI
'Even children not spared' says activist over Pakistan's enforced disappearances

'Even children not spared' says activist over Pakistan's enforced disappearances

The latest wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan has drawn sharp criticism from Paank, a Baloch human rights organisation

30 January,2025 06:11 PM IST | Balochistan | mid-day online correspondent
Death toll rises to 11 after coal mine collapses in Pakistan's Balochistan

Death toll rises to 11 after coal mine collapses in Pakistan's Balochistan

A probe is underway to see whether appropriate mining regulations were adhered to

12 January,2025 02:17 PM IST | Karachi | mid-day online correspondent
Pakistan: Gwadar airport launch date delayed indefinitely

Pakistan: Gwadar airport launch date delayed indefinitely

The NGIA, a major infrastructure project funded by China at a cost of USD 250 million, is designed to accommodate large aircraft such as the Airbus A380

30 December,2024 08:03 AM IST | Gwadar | Agencies
Families hold protest in Balochistan over enforced youth disappearance

Families hold protest in Balochistan over enforced youth disappearance

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has also criticised the abduction of the two Baloch youths and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan

08 November,2024 02:35 PM IST | Balochistan | mid-day online correspondent

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