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Heroic Rescue: 300 Saved from Hijacked Train in Balochistan

3/14/2025

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On March 11, 2025, chaos erupted in Balochistan when Balochistan Liberation Army militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train. In a heroic rescue, security forces saved over 300 passengers and neutralized all 33 attackers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with survivors, emphasizing Pakistan's unwavering resolve to confront rising militant threats in the region.

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On March 11, 2025, chaos erupted in Balochistan when Balochistan Liberation Army militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train. In a heroic rescue, security forces saved over 300 passengers and neutralized all 33 attackers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with survivors, emphasizing Pakistan's unwavering resolve to confront rising militant threats in the region.