Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:48am on 12 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
At least 155 hostages were rescued after armed rebels hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, Pakistan. The train, carrying over 400 passengers, was attacked in a tunnel en route from Quetta to Peshawar. Pakistani forces engaged in an overnight gunfight with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), killing 27 rebels. The freed passengers—58 men, 31 women, and 15 children—were taken to Mach for medical aid. It remains unclear how many hostages are still onboard. Pakistani soldiers have secured Mach railway station. The attack follows recent instability in the region, with authorities vowing further action against militant groups.
