‘Abandoned its hostages to die’: Baloch rebels refute Pakistan army’s claim of train siege end, say standoff continues

‘Abandoned its hostages to die’: Baloch rebels refute Pakistan army’s claim of train siege end, say standoff continues

Day after Pakistan’s military declared an end to the Jaffar Express hostage crisis after a two-day standoff, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has refuted the claim, asserting that it still holds hostages and remains engaged in battle with security forces.The Pakistan army on Wednesday night stated that all 33 attackers were killed, and more than … Read more

Pakistan train attacked in Balochistan, militant group takes passengers hostage

Pakistan train attacked in Balochistan, militant group takes passengers hostage

Separatist militants opened fire on a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring the train driver, according to police and railway officials.The train was traveling from Quetta in Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it came under attack, railway authorities reported.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, claimed responsibility for … Read more