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- An explosion at a coal mine near Quetta killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 underground.
- Government mine inspector Ghani Baloch said methane gas buildup likely triggered the blast.
- Baluchistan Minister Shoaib Nosherwani announced 500,000 rupee compensation per victim’s family and said officials will investigate the cause and review safety measures.
- Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation blamed negligence and urged strict enforcement of safety rules.
