Jaffar Express Resumes Service After 16-Day Suspension

Islamabad: Train services in Balochistan have resumed after a 16-day suspension following a terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express. The train departed from Peshawar Cantt Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in restoring operations. Federal Minister Amir Muqam was present at the station to bid farewell to passengers and offer prayers for their safe journey. …

Nushki Blast Kills Seven, Injures 35 Amid Rising Violence in Balochistan

NUSHKI: A powerful blast near a passenger bus on the Nushki-Dalbandin highway killed at least seven people and injured 35 others on Sunday. The incident adds to the wave of violence gripping Balochistan. Authorities have not confirmed the nature or cause of the explosion. Police said the injured were rushed to Nushki Hospital, where several …

Jaffar Express Hijacking: DG ISPR Blames India for Terrorism in Balochistan

The Jaffar Express hijacking has intensified concerns over terrorism in Balochistan, with Pakistan’s military accusing India of sponsoring insurgent activities in the region. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry revealed in a press conference that Indian and Afghan weapons were used in the attack, linking it to ongoing efforts to destabilize Pakistan. The attack …

PM Shehbaz Urges National Unity After Balochistan Train Attack

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for national unity and dialogue to combat terrorism following the hijacking of the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan district. The attack, carried out by militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), left 25 people dead, including 21 passengers and four security personnel. Security forces launched a two-day operation, successfully …

Passengers Recall ‘Doomsday Scenes’ on Hijacked Train in Balochistan

Passengers of the Jaffar Express hijacking described the terrifying ordeal as “doomsday scenes” as militants stormed the train in Balochistan on Tuesday. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the train, which was carrying over 400 passengers, taking several hostage. Ishaq Noor, one of the passengers, recalled the chilling moments. “We held our breath throughout the …

Militants Attack Passenger Train in Balochistan, Take Hostages

A militant train attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has left passengers in a dire situation. Armed men from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) ambushed the Jaffar Express, which was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. The attackers bombed the railway track before storming the train in Sibi district, a remote mountainous area. Reports suggest that the …

Motorcycle Blast in Khuzdar Kills 4, Injures 5

A powerful explosion shook Khuzdar’s Naal Bazaar, killing four people and injuring five. Police confirmed that an improvised explosive device (IED) was attached to a parked motorcycle and detonated remotely. Explosion in a Busy Market According to Naal police SHO Bahawal Khan Pindrani, the bomb was planted on a motorcycle beside a car. The explosion …

Deadly Baloch Separatist Attack Kills Dozens in Pakistan

  Escalating violence in Balochistan leaves 18 soldiers and 24 fighters dead. Attack on Security Forces A Baloch separatist attack in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 18 paramilitary soldiers and 24 fighters, marking another violent escalation in the troubled region. The deadly ambush occurred when armed fighters opened fire on a vehicle carrying Frontier Corps …

Crackdown on Non-Custom Paid Vehicles Begins in Balochistan

The Excise Department has launched an operation targeting non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles across Balochistan. The operation, which began on January 21, is being conducted in collaboration with local district administrations, Customs, and Police. The operation initially focuses on Quetta, Mastung, Sorab, Khuzdar, Kalat, Nushki, Turbat, and Nasirabad. Authorities plan to expand the campaign to other …

Blast Targets Bus in Turbat, Balochistan: 4 Killed, 32 Injured

A blast targeted a passenger bus in Balochistan’s Turbat on Saturday, leaving four people dead and 32 injured. Police confirmed the incident occurred in the New Bahman area. The bus was en route from Karachi to Turbat when the explosion struck. Rabia Tariq, spokesperson for the Balochistan inspector general of police’s office, confirmed the death …

Balochistan Sees Significant Drop in Malaria Cases

Balochistan has witnessed a remarkable 34 to 40 percent decline in malaria cases this year, thanks to strengthened preventive measures and coordinated efforts. Medical experts shared this encouraging update during the annual review meeting of the Malaria Control Program in Quetta, emphasizing the importance of sustained initiatives to combat this vector-borne disease. Collaborative Efforts Drive …

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Train Station in Balochistan

  Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a train station in Balochistan province, southwestern Pakistan. The attack resulted in multiple casualties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia expressed its firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism. In a statement, the Kingdom extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy …

CM Bugti Urges Educating Youth Against Enemy Propaganda

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti emphasized the urgent need to empower youth with education to counter misinformation campaigns. Speaking at the “Safar Mualim” program organized by Voice of Balochistan, Bugti highlighted the importance of teachers in equipping young minds to discern and reject enemy propaganda aimed at destabilizing society. In this context, he underlined …

CTD Operation in Balochistan’s Musakhel District Kills Three Terrorists

In a significant operation against militancy, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan confirmed the killing of three terrorists and arrest of two others during a targeted mission in the Musakhel district early Sunday. This anti-terrorism operation reflects CTD’s intensified efforts to curb activities of the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), aiming to restore peace and …

Bomb Blast Near School in Balochistan’s Mastung District Claims Five Lives

A bomb blast near a school in Balochistan’s Mastung district killed five people, including three children and a police officer, according to security officials. The explosion occurred as a van carrying schoolchildren and a police vehicle passed through the area. The tragic event has left the community in shock. Thirteen people sustained injuries, most of …

Seven Labourers Shot Dead in Panjgur, Balochistan

QUETTA: An unidentified gunmen brutal attacked seven labourers in Panjgur district, Balochistan. The incident took place late Saturday night, according to police reports. The victims, all hailing from Punjab, were residing in a house in the Khuda-i-Abadan area of Panjgur when the gunmen stormed in and opened fire. Seven men are killed, and one person …

BNP-M Chief Akhtar Mengal Resigns from National Assembly

Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal resigned from the National Assembly on Tuesday, citing the worsening situation in Balochistan. He expressed no confidence in the state, the president, and the prime minister. Mengal announced his resignation during a National Assembly session, stating, “I made this decision after witnessing the situation in Balochistan.” He …

40 Killed in Balochistan Attack, 21 Terrorists Killed by Security Forces

At least 40 people were killed in Balochistan on Monday following a series of shootings and grenade attacks across the province. The violence prompted a strong response from security forces, resulting in the elimination of 21 terrorists and several others being injured. The day began with a devastating incident in Musakhail district, where 23 people …

Reko Diq Project to Start Production by 2028

Reko Diq is the world’s largest undeveloped mine of copper and gold which is located in the Chaghai District in Baluchistan, Pakistan. It is the largest mine in the world because it has estimated reserves of 5.4 billion tonnes of copper and gold ore. However, a dispute case stopped the development of this project. The …

Former Balochistan Ministers Join PPP

Pakistani politics is taking turns at every move. Recent developments suggest that former Ministers of Balochistan have joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The former ministers of Balochistan met the president of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi and announced the joining of the party. PPP Balochistan shared the picture on their Twitter account to …

NADRA to Issue Free CNICs to Flood Victims

NADRA which is the National Database and Registration Authority decided to issue free-of-cost identity cards to flood-affected victims of Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Last year, Pakistan witnessed a series of floods in Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which destroyed thousands of houses, people’s properties, livestock, killed more than a thousand people and injured …

Balochistan to Promote Handicraft Industry

Handicraft items in Pakistan are loved all over the world because of their unique designs. They are mostly produced in rural areas and Quetta, Balochistan. The Balochistan government has decided to strengthen the inherent talent of local crafters to promote their products on an international level. The government suggests that handicraft is an integral part …

Balochistan to Go Ahead with Reko Diq Project

The Balochistan government is all set to move ahead with the Reko Diq project to turn Balochistan into a trade hub despite facing internal and external troubles. Reko Diq project started in 1993 but could not continue because of many factors. However, the Balochistan government will make it happen this time. Reko Diq Project Continues …

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