The Jaffar Express came under terrorist fire in Balochistan’s Mach area, severely injuring its driver. Railway sources report the Peshawar-bound train from Quetta was targeted early Tuesday, prompting swift action.
An emergency has been declared across Sibbi hospitals to treat the wounded, and the driver’s condition has raised alarm among authorities.
Pakistan Railways has suspended Jaffar Express services between Quetta and Peshawar due to the worsening security situation. “The train, scheduled to depart Quetta, is halted,” a statement read. Passengers will receive full refunds, management confirmed. This attack follows a pattern of violence, including a November 2024 Quetta station bombing that killed 26 and injured over 40.
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Trains like the Jaffar Express have faced repeated terrorist threats in Balochistan. Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat previously noted the Quetta blast’s toll, with casualties mounting fast. This latest incident underscores the region’s challenges as investigations unfold, leaving Pakistan Railways on high alert and commuters in limbo.
