Pakistan, Balochistan and Jaffar Express

'Jaffar express hijack': Baloch rebels claim they killed '214 army hostages' due to Pakistan's 'stubbornness'
Baloch separatists who hijacked a Pakistani passenger train claimed to have executed all 214 military hostages after their deadline to exchange them for Baloch political prisoners expired. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accused the Pakistani government of ignoring their ultimatum,
Balochistan train attack: Driver of Jaffar Express recalls ‘terrifying’ ordeal after insurgents attack train in Pakistan
Jaffar Express driver recounts BLA hijacking as military rescues passengers, killing all terrorists in dramatic 30-hour siege.
Jaffar Express Hijack: Pakistan security forces rescue 155 hostages, kill at least 27 militants in Balochistan
Pakistan's security forces rescued 104 hostages after an armed attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan's Bolan Pass. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility and threatened to execute hostages if military operations continued.
Pakistan Army Says 31 Casualties In Jaffar Express Hijack, Baloch Insurgents Claim Higher Death Toll
The Baloch rebels, who hijacked Jaffar Express train in Pakistan, claimed to have killed all the 214 hostages as their deadline for a deal to swap them with Baloch political prisoners ended on Friday.
Pakistan: Balochistan train hijacking death toll climbs to 31
Pakistan has long accused India and Afghanistan of providing money, weapons, and training to the insurgents operating in Balochistan.
Pakistan says insurgents who attacked a passenger train killed 21 hostages while all others freed
Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before

Jaffar Express, Pakistan and India

The Island1h
Jaffar Express Siege: The War Pakistan Can’t Hide
Nilantha Ilangamuwa When the Jaffar Express was hijacked by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) this week, my mind immediately ...
Dawn10h
Railways minister announces Rs5.2m for families of Jaffar Express attack victims
Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Saturday announced a compensation package of Rs5.2 million for the families of the ...
The News International6h
Compensation package, jobs announced for families of Jaffar Express attack victims
The federal government on Saturday announced a compensation package of Rs5.2 million and jobs in the Ministry of Railways for ...
Jaffar Express driver recalls 'terrifying' moment when insurgents attacked train: Here's the ordeal
Jaffar Express, carrying 440 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, is reported to have been hijacked as bogies were derailed ...
The Express Tribune15h
Jaffar Express attack: Barrister Gohar commends security forces for averting major disaster
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has praised the timely actions of security forces for averting a ...
The News International1d
DG ISPR Lt Gen Chaudhry to hold press conference on Jaffar Express attack
Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry will hold a crucial press ...
Pakistan Today1d
PTI’s Ayub blasts govt for attempting to ‘hush up’ Jaffar Express tragedy
LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub on Friday expressed serious concerns over the lack of ...
The Express Tribune1d
UNSC condemns terrorist attack on Jaffar Express, calls for accountability
UNSC President Christina Markus expressed condolences to victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured ...
The Free Balochistan Movement's vision
This article is Soumya Awasthi, fellow, Centre for Security Strategy and Technology, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.