Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 11 Mar 2025,Tuesday International
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants, who hijacked the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, have threatened to execute hostages if security forces launch a military operation. Over 100 passengers, including Pakistani military personnel, remain captive. The militants claimed they repelled a ground offensive, forcing Pakistani forces to retreat. Helicopter strikes and drone surveillance continue as authorities struggle to make contact. The BLA has warned that any attack will result in "severe consequences." The crisis follows recent escalations in Baloch separatist attacks against Pakistan and China. Emergency measures are in place.
