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n Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, in the capital city Quetta, a suicide car bomb targeted a train carrying soldiers. According to initial reports, more than 24 people have been killed and over 50 others injured.
The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The group accepted responsibility on Sunday.
The blast also caused heavy damage to several nearby houses and buildings. Due to the explosion, several train coaches derailed and caught fire.
According to local media reports, an emergency has been declared in all nearby public hospitals, and doctors and medical staff have been instructed to remain on duty.
In this suicide attack, nearby cars were also burnt, and several train coaches caught fire.
Recently, there has been an increase in such attacks, with Chinese projects in Pakistan and Chinese workers becoming key targets.
On this attack, the Prime Minister of Pakistan posted a statement on X.
“Terrorism in such cowardly acts cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
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According to Pakistan’s Geo News, as a precautionary measure immediately after the explosion, the Jaffar Express bound for Peshawar was stopped at Quetta railway station.
The spokesperson for the provincial interior minister, Babar Yousufzai, said while speaking to the media that all relevant security institutions have been placed on high alert.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has carried out several major attacks in Pakistan, some of which have also been covered by international media.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) carried out its major attack called “Operation Hero 2.0,” in which, on January 31, 2026, it reportedly launched coordinated assaults across more than 11 cities in Balochistan, targeting police stations, military camps, and banks simultaneously.
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) mostly carries out attacks targeting Pakistan’s army, police, and infrastructure linked to China-backed projects in Pakistan, which have also been frequently reported in various international media outlets.
In January–February 2026, simultaneous attacks were reported at 12 locations in Balochistan, resulting in between 58 and 80 deaths.
In March 2025, the Jaffar Express was reportedly hijacked, resulting in the deaths of 64 people.
In November 2024, a suicide blast at Quetta railway station reportedly killed 26 people, most of whom were members of the Pakistan Army.
In August 2024, major attacks were carried out on checkpoints and police stations in Balochistan, resulting in around 50 deaths.
According to official data from the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), from 2002 to 2026, a total of 8,836 people have been killed due to terrorism-related violence and insurgency.
This is some category-wise data.
Year 2024: 774 deaths (273 civilians, 315 security personnel, 186 militants)
Year 2025: 1,534 deaths (347 civilians, 751 security personnel, 436 militants)
Year 2026 (till May): 922 deaths (150 civilians, 286 security personnel, 486 militants)
