Balochistan
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Pakistan train hijack: All hostages rescued, 33 BLA militants killed as Army ends operation
World | Mar 13, 2025, 06:18 AM ISTAll hostages taken by Baloch rebels in a dramatic train hijacking in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have been rescued, according to the army. The siege, which began on Tuesday, left 28 soldiers dead. Over 30 rebels were also killed in the military response.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 12, 2025
India | Mar 12, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTAfter 36 hours of the hijacking of the Jaffar Express by the Baloch rebels, dozens of passengers, including Pakistan military personnel, are still held hostage. Pakistan has claimed that it has rescued 190 passengers so far and has killed 30 militants.
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OPINION | Will Balochistan break away from Pakistan?
India | Mar 12, 2025, 05:26 PM ISTThe Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked the Jaffar Express and held over 100 passengers. The Baloch rebels have demanded the exchange of prisoners. Meanwhile, Pakistan has claimed that it has killed over 27 militants while has rescued 104 passengers.
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BLA releases video of how they blew up track, hijacked Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Bolan
World | Mar 12, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTThe Majeed Brigade of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Bolan on Tuesday and took hundreds hostage. As claimed by Pakistan, they have killed 30 militants.
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Pakistan Train Hijack: Who Is Baloch Liberation Army, Its Goals, And Its Conflict With China?
Originals | Mar 12, 2025, 03:28 PM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, hijacked a train in Pakistan, taking hostages. Learn about the BLA’s objectives and its conflict with China by watching the video.
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Pakistan train attack: 27 terrorists killed, 155 passengers rescued | Top developments so far
World | Mar 12, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTThe Jaffar Express, with around 500 passengers on board in nine coaches, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when armed men intercepted it in a tunnel near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri in the Bolan area on Tuesday afternoon.
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Train stopped, railway track bombed: How Pakistan's Jaffar Express was hijacked by Baloch militants
Explainers | Mar 12, 2025, 11:48 AM ISTThe Jaffar Express was stopped by armed militants at around 1:00 pm in the rural Sibi district, near a station where it was scheduled to stop. After the train came to a halt, around six armed men opened fire and at least six military personnel were killed in the attack.
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Pakistan train hijack: 104 hostages rescued, BLA demands release of Baloch activists, check details
World | Mar 12, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTPakistan train hijack: The Jaffar Express, carrying around 400 passengers in nine bogies, was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when armed men intercepted it in a tunnel near the mountainous terrain of Gudalar and Piru Kunri on Tuesday afternoon.
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BLA hijacks Jaffar Express: Notable attacks carried out by Balochistan Liberation Army in Pakistan
World | Mar 11, 2025, 05:34 PM ISTThe Jaffar Express was heading to Peshawar from Quetta when the BLA militants fired at it and hijacked it. The BLA released women, children and kept over 100 Pak military personnel hostage. The BLA has been persistent with its attacks against Pakistan Army demanding independence for Balochistan.
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Baloch Liberation Army: All you need to know about Pakistan's most persistent militant group
World | Mar 11, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist insurgent group based in Pakistan, grabbed headlines on Tuesday with a deadly hijacking of a passenger train. Militants took over 100 people hostage and killed at least six soldiers in one of the most audacious attacks in recent years.
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Pakistan: Baloch rebels hijack Jaffar Express, claim over 30 soldiers killed, police contradict BLA
World | Mar 12, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTThe Baloch Liberation Army accepted responsibility of Jaffar Express, and threatened not to start any military operation against them.
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Pakistan: IED blast in Balochistan's Khuzdar kills five, injures four othres | VIDEO
World | Mar 06, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTAn IED explosion in Balochistan’s Khuzdar killed five people and injured four others in Naal Bazaar. Officials confirmed the attack was carried out using a motorbike bomb. Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack, vowing justice.
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Pak rocked by killing of 18 soldiers, 4 paramilitary personnel; Munir vows to defeat 'frenemies'
World | Feb 02, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTPakistan faces a two-pronged challenge, led separately by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalists. After the recent attacks on Pakistani soldiers, Pakistan's Army Chief Munir has vowed to hunt down 'frenemies.'
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British MP highlights human rights violations in Balochistan, urges for review of Pakistan's record
World | Jan 30, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTA conference held in London underscored the grim reality of human rights violations in Sindh and Balochistan. Hosting the event, British MP Bob Blackman asked for a thorough review of Pakistan's human rights record.
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Pakistan: Shutter-down strike, protests erupt in Zehri over enforced disappearances of Baloch people
India | Jan 13, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTProtests have erupted in Zehri, Balochistan, following the enforced disappearances of over 10 Baloch individuals by Pakistani security forces, with calls for justice and solidarity from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.
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Has China lost trust in Pakistani Army? Report claims Beijing wants to induct their security forces
World | Nov 12, 2024, 06:33 PM ISTThe China concerns came as airport bombing last month in the southern port city killed two Chinese engineers returning to work on a project after a holiday in Thailand, marking the latest in a series of attacks on Beijing's interests in Pakistan.
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Pakistan suspends train services in this region after deadly Quetta train station bombing
World | Nov 11, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTThe provincial government also announced a three-day mourning period in solidarity with the victims' families. It stated that security measures have been strengthened and pledged to retaliate "with full force" against the separatists.
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CCTV captures moments before horrific suicide bombing at Quetta railway station | WATCH
World | Nov 09, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTA suicide bombing at Quetta Railway Station killed at least 24 people, including 14 soldiers, and injured dozens more, with the Balochistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility.
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Pakistan: Remote-controlled blast in Balochistan province kills seven including 5 schoolchildren
World | Nov 01, 2024, 12:33 PM ISTSeven people were killed — five schoolchildren, one police personnel, and a passer-by — in a blast reportedly targeting a police mobile near the Girls High School at the Civil Hospital Chowk in Mastung, Balochistan, Geo News reported.
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Pakistan: 20 miners killed in deadly terrorist attack on Balochistan's coal mine
World | Oct 11, 2024, 10:10 AM ISTAt least 20 miners were killed and seven injured in a deadly armed attack on a coal mine in Balochistan’s Duki area. Local authorities report heavy weaponry was used in the early morning assault, leading to significant casualties and widespread damage. Security forces are investigating the incident.