Pakistan Train Hijack Has 2 Versions, Pakistan Army Or BLA

Who are the BLA – the group behind Pakistan’s deadly train hijack?
Home to about 15 million of Pakistan’s estimated 240 million people, according to the 2023 census, Balochistan remains the country’s poorest region despite being rich in natural resources such as coal, gold, copper, and gas. These resources generate substantial revenue for the federal government.
BLA's seige of Pakistan train reveals changing face of Baloch insurgency
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has evolved into a more sophisticated and lethal militant group, executing precise and audacious attacks. The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express highlights their strategic capabilities and the ongoing issues of alienation,
What is BLA? Why has it HIJACKED train in Pakistan's Balochistan? Know about separatist organisation
The BLA hit the headlines in 2004 when it launched a violent struggle against Pakistan for self-determination for the Baloch people and the separation of Balochistan from Pakistan.
Pakistan Train Hijack LIVE Updates: All 33 BLA militants, 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed, says Army
A major security crisis unfolded in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday when separatist militants attacked the Jaffar Express, a
Pakistan Train Hijack highlights: Siege ends as Pakistan ‘kills’ all BLA militants leaving ‘some’ hostages dead
The Jaffar Express, with some 400 passengers on board in nine bogies, was on its way from Quetta in Pakistan's to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
BLA’s seige of Pak train reveals changing face of Baloch insurgency
From hit-and-run strikes to the terrifying seige of Jaffar Express this week, the Balochistan Liberation Army has evolved into an outfit that can carry out audacious attacks with tactical precision, experts say.
Pakistan Train Hijack: Blast, firing and... People who escaped from the hijacked train in Pakistan told what they saw
Pakistan Train Hijack: 155 passengers were rescued after the Jaffar Express was hijacked in Pakistan, 27 Baloch rebels were killed. At the same time, people released from BLA's captivity have told the painful story of the incident.
Pakistan Army says all Baloch insurgents who hijacked train killed
The Pakistan army claimed to have ended the hostage crisis in Balochistan, killing 30 BLA fighters and rescuing all passengers.
Pakistan train hijack: BLA militants killed, all hostages freed; 28 off-duty soldiers dead | Top points
"346 hostages were freed and over 30 terrorists were killed during the operation," an army official told AFP, adding that 27 off-duty soldiers who were passengers on the train wer
World Pulse | Pakistan Train Siege: How the Hijack Happened? How is Pakistan Responding?
On March 11, 2025, a devastating train siege unfolded in Balochistan, Pakistan, as separatist militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express, taking hundreds of passengers hostage.
Pak Accuses India of 'Sponsoring Terrorism', Says Indian Media Glorified BLA After Train Hijack
Pakistan Foregin Office Spokesperson did not implicate India in the train hijack incident but said it was "orchestrated and ...
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BLA-India nexus: Jaffar Express attack and Pakistan's fight back
The Jaffar Express attack demands a comprehensive, unwavering, and multi-pronged response. Pakistan is not merely facing ...
Train siege exposes one of Pakistan's biggest security nightmares: Timeline of BLA terror
As many as 21 passengers and four paramilitary soldiers were killed during the train hijacking, which is being described as ...
Baloch Resistance: Why Are Students, Medical Graduates Joining BLA's Cause?
The focal point for the resentment in Balochistan is the belief that the benefits of their region's wealth are siphoned away ...
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How did Balochistan come under Pakistan? Here's why 'non-Islamist' BLA militants are fighting for freedom
Baloch nationalism dates back to 1947 with the Partition of India and the merger of princely states to either India or ...
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FDA Accepts BLA for Amneal’s Denosumab Biosimilars
Amneal announced FDA acceptance of its Biologics License Application (BLA) for two proposed denosumab biosimilars ...
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What you need to know about the BLA gang
In recent years, the BLA has expanded its operations significantly, carrying out over 150 attacks last year alone, culminating in this latest train hijacking.The BLA emerged in the late 1990s and ...
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MEA reacts to Pakistan's 'India involved in terrorism' statement: 'Look inwards'
Pakistan government had initially accused Indian media of 'misinformation campaign' in coordination with the BLA insurgents ...