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Jaffar Express Attack: Shehbaz Sharif Visits Balochistan – Rising Threats, Security Crisis in Pak

Jaffar Express Attack: A deadly militant attack struck the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Balochistan province, leaving 54 people dead, including 33 militants and 21 hostages. The attack, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), saw over 400 passengers held hostage for 36 hours. Pakistani forces launched a rescue mission, successfully saving over 300 passengers. The militants demanded the release of Baloch prisoners and threatened to execute hostages. Officials described the scene as a “rain of rockets and bullets.” #PakistanTrainAttack #BalochistanCrisis #JaffarExpressAttack #BreakingNews #PakistanNews #Terrorism #BLA #ShehbazSharif #TrainHijack #HostageCrisis #SecurityForces #NewsUpdate ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.124~