Balochistan Train Hijacking: A Deadly Flashpoint In Pakistan’s Longest-Running Insurgency
A group of militants seized a Peshawar-bound train, igniting a 36-hour hostage crisis, but this attack is part of a decades-long insurgency rooted in the Baloch separatist groups' violent struggle for an independent state.
Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says
The death toll from a militant hijacking of a train in Pakistan's southwestern mountains has risen to 31 soldiers, staff and civilians, the military said on Friday as it accused India and Afghanistan of backing the insurgents.
The Pakistan insurgency behind a train hijacking and hostage crisis
A stunning train hijack and hostage crisis this week, in which hundreds of passengers were held for a day by suicide vest-clad separatists, has made clear the limits of Pakistans
Pakistan train hijack survivors recall chilling 36-hour seige in Balochistan: ‘…they shot him on the spot’
Hostages freed after a day-long ordeal following a BLA militant attack on a Pakistan train recalled crouching on the floor for hours before their release.
Jaffar Express Driver Recalls Ordeal After Baloch Rebels Hijacked Train In Pakistan: 'As Soon As...'
The driver of Jaffar Express, which was hijacked by Balochistan Liberation Army militants, has described the terrifying moment when the insurgents attacked the train as survivors praised the military for their rescue.
Train hostage crisis questions Pakistan’s internal security
By bno Chennai bureau The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group, attacked and held hostage the Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan between March 11 and 12.
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.
VIDEO: Hours After Explosive Attack On Pak Army Convoy, BLA Releases Chilling Footage
Hours after claiming a deadly attack on a Pakistani military convoy, the BLA released chilling footage of the explosion.
The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
BLA claims 90 Pakistani soldiers killed in attack on army convoy in Balochistan
In Balochistan, a Pakistani military convoy was attacked by the Baloch Liberation Army, resulting in 90 army personnel deaths ...
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"Pakistan has shot itself in the foot": Experts slam Islamabad's terror policies amid attacks in Balochistan
The recent attacks by Baloch insurgents in Pakistan have exposed terrorism within the country and highlighted the 'lack of ...
Baloch Liberation Army | The rebels who shook Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army's history, setbacks, resurgence, and impact on Pakistan's security landscape amid political tensions ...
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Pakistan: Bomb targets bus carrying security forces in Balochistan, 5 soldiers killed & 10 injured
The attack occurred in Naushki, a district in Balochistan, said Zafar Zamanani, a local police chief. He said the the blast ...
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Devastating Terror Attack Strikes Balochistan: Security Personnel Targeted
A terrorist attack by suspected Baloch militants in Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least five security personnel and ...
At least 7 Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan suicide bombing
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, alleging that 90 military personnel had died in the attack.
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Three security personnel among 5 martyred in Noskhi blast: ISPR
Military's media wing says 3 terrorists killed in response; state media says BLA responsible for attack; PM, others condemn ...
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Deadly Roadside Bomb Attack Puts Balochistan in the Spotlight
A roadside bomb targeting a security forces bus in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed five officers and ...