Pakistan Railways have temporarily suspended all train operations to and from the Quetta station in the aftermath of the deadly blast at Quetta station that claimed 26 lives and injured 62 on Saturday (Nov 9). The suspension will be in effect for five days and aims to ensure passenger safety amid heightened concerns.

<h2>The suspension</h2>

According to ARY News citing a railway spokesperson, the Quetta station will remain closed from November 11 to 14.

Its closure is expected to impact several key routes — the Bolan Mail will resume its services after the closure, departing from Karachi to Quetta on November 16, and its return to Karachi is scheduled for November 18. Additionally, the Jaffar Express will depart from Peshawar to Quetta on November 14 and make the return journey on November 15.

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The explosion, which occurred just as the Jaffar Express was set to depart, shook the station during a busy time with many passengers on the platform. Pakistan railway authorities further reported that both the Chaman Passenger and Jaffar Express were prepared for departure when the blast went off, passengers of both the trains were present on the platform at the time of the explosion.

<h2>“Terrorists will pay a heavy price”</h2>

Pakistan’s leaders have responded strongly to the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a comprehensive investigation, and declared that “Terrorists will pay a heavy price for their heinous act”.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi noted that the attack appeared aimed at destabilising the country but emphasised that “the nation will foil their designs”.

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the People’s Party Chairman also condemned the attack, stating that such acts against innocent citizens deserve zero leniency and voicing support for actions to eliminate terrorist elements.

“We are backing all steps to get rid of the terrorists and their facilitators,” he said.

This incident has drawn attention to Pakistan’s ongoing security challenges, with officials vowing stronger protections to safeguard citizens.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Railways have temporarily suspended all train operations to and from the Quetta station in the aftermath of the deadly blast at Quetta station that claimed 26 lives and injured 62 on Saturday (Nov 9).

Pakistan Railways have temporarily suspended all train operations to and from the Quetta station in the aftermath of the deadly blast at Quetta station that claimed 26 lives and injured 62 on Saturday (Nov 9). The suspension will be in effect for five days and aims to ensure passenger safety amid heightened concerns. The suspension According to ARY News citing a railway spokesperson, the Quetta station will remain closed from November 11 to 14. Its closure is expected to impact several key routes — the Bolan Mail will resume its services after the closure, departing from Karachi to Quetta on November 16, and its return to Karachi is scheduled for November 18. Additionally, the Jaffar Express will depart from Peshawar to Quetta on November 14 and make the return journey on November 15. Also read | Blast at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan: Death toll at 26, BLA claims responsibility for attack The explosion, which occurred just as the Jaffar Express was set to depart, shook the station during a busy time with many passengers on the platform. Pakistan railway authorities further reported that both the Chaman Passenger and Jaffar Express were prepared for departure when the blast went off, passengers of both the trains were present on the platform at the time of the explosion. “Terrorists will pay a heavy price” Pakistan’s leaders have responded strongly to the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a comprehensive investigation, and declared that “Terrorists will pay a heavy price for their heinous act”. Meanwhile, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi noted that the attack appeared aimed at destabilising the country but emphasised that “the nation will foil their designs”. Also read | Multan’s AQI remains at 1900 as thick smog blankets Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the People’s Party Chairman also condemned the attack, stating that such acts against innocent citizens deserve zero leniency and voicing support for actions to eliminate terrorist elements. “We are backing all steps to get rid of the terrorists and their facilitators,” he said. This incident has drawn attention to Pakistan’s ongoing security challenges, with officials vowing stronger protections to safeguard citizens. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan suspends all train operations to and from Quetta railway station after terrorist attack

At least 26 people were killed and 50 others were injured on Saturday (Nov 9) following a bomb blast at a railway station in Pakistan's Quetta, Balochistan. Addressing a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Muhammad Baloch said that an investigation was underway.

At least 26 people were killed and 50 others were injured on Saturday (Nov 9) following a bomb blast at a railway station in Pakistan's Quetta, Balochistan. Addressing a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Muhammad Baloch said that an investigation was underway. He said that the explosion took place inside the railway station when the Peshawar-bound express was about to leave for its destination. The dead included 14 soldiers. "Fourteen members of the army and 12 civilians were killed," said Wasim Baig, spokesperson for Quetta's Sandeman Provincial Hospital, raising an earlier toll of 25 provided by police. Forty-six members of the security forces and 14 civilians were wounded, Baig added. Blast occurred inside railway platform Citing Edhi Rescue Service head Zeeshan, a report by Dawn on Saturday said that the explosion occurred at a platform inside the railway station. In a statement, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that police and security forces had reached the site of the incident. Also read | Pakistan: Eight dead in suicide bombing in western town of Mir Ali A report by Dawn said that the bomb disposal squad was collecting evidence from the site and a report was sought on the explosion. A state of emergency was imposed in hospitals in the area. The statement said that the injured people were being provided with medical aid. BLA claims responsibility for explosion Rge Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for the blast at the railway station in Quetta, calling it a suicide attack. Pakistan is grappling with a surge in strikes by separatist ethnic militants in the south and Islamist militants in its northwest. In August, at least 73 people were killed in Balochistan after separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines and highways. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan suspends all train operations to and from Quetta railway station after terrorist attack

Blast at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan: Death toll at 26, BLA claims responsibility for attack