Deadly train bombing kills at least 24 in Pakistan's Balochistan
On May 24, 2026, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden car against a passenger train near Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 50. The train was carrying military personnel and their families traveling home for Eid al-Fitr. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as terrorism. The blast derailed multiple carriages, causing fires and damage. The attack highlights ongoing separatist violence in the resource-rich but impoverished province.
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Pakistan Train Bombing Kills More Than 30 in Balochistan
A suicide bombing on a train in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, killed more than 30 people, according to provincial officials speaking anonymously. The attack targeted a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families traveling for Eid al-Adha. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. The explosion derailed the engine and three coaches, causing fires and damage to nearby buildings. Pakistan's government and military have not released an official death toll. The attack is the latest in a series of strikes by separatist militants in Balochistan, a mineral-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan, where the BLA has been fighting for decades over resource exploitation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Train bombing kills dozens in Pakistan
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle-borne IED near a railway in Quetta, Pakistan, as a passenger train passed, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70. The explosion caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating it targeted a train carrying security personnel. Balochistan provincial officials declared a medical emergency and launched an investigation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly act of terrorism.' Pakistan's government alleges the BLA is backed by India, which New Delhi denies. The attack occurred amid ongoing low-level insurgency in Balochistan, an oil and mineral-rich region. President Asif Ali Zardari denounced the bombing, linking it to efforts to undermine Pakistan's role in peace efforts.
Taipei TimesBlast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
At least 20 people were killed and 70 injured in a suicide bombing targeting a train carrying military personnel and their families in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, on Sunday morning. The train was transporting service members home for the Eid holiday. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) separatist group claimed responsibility. Officials confirmed three soldiers were among the dead, and the death toll may rise. The blast derailed three coaches and the engine, overturning two carriages. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, and an emergency was declared at local hospitals. The BLA has previously targeted trains in the region, accusing the federal government of exploiting Balochistan's resources without benefiting the local population.
BBC NewsSuicide Bombing Near Railway Track in Quetta, Pakistan Kills at Least 23
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, as a passenger train passed, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others. The blast caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating it targeted a train carrying security personnel. Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, condemned the attack. The incident occurred in Balochistan province, a region with a long-running low-level insurgency. A medical emergency was declared, and an investigation has been launched.
https://www.manilatimes.netSuspected Separatist Attack on Train in Pakistan Kills Dozens
A violent explosion struck a passenger train in Quetta, Baluchistan province, Pakistan, on May 24, 2026, killing dozens and injuring over 100 people. Police reported 30 dead and more than 100 injured, while a preliminary provincial government report cited at least 14 dead and 20 injured from a suicide attack. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group fighting for Baluchistan's independence, claimed responsibility. The explosion derailed at least three wagons and the locomotive. A state of emergency was declared in all public and private hospitals in Quetta. Among the victims were reportedly three army personnel. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack. Baluchistan is Pakistan's poorest province and has seen a rise in separatist violence, including a previous train hijacking by the BLA last year.
Aktuell - FAZ.NETSuicide Bomb Attack on Train in Pakistan Kills at Least 30, Over 100 Wounded
A suicide car bomb attack targeted a train carrying security personnel in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and wounding over 100. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. The blast derailed three coaches and the engine, causing a fire. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, vowing to eliminate terrorism. The article notes the attack's context within the long-running Baloch insurgency, driven by resource nationalism and accusations of exploitation by Pakistan and China. A similar train hijacking occurred in March 2025 in the same region, killing 21 passengers and four soldiers.
ZeroHedge NewsSuicide car bomb targeting train kills at least 24 in Pakistan
A suicide car bomb targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan on May 24, 2026. The attack was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group. The train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when an explosive-laden car struck one of the carriages. Army personnel were among the victims, many traveling to celebrate the upcoming Eid holiday. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly' act of terrorism. The BLA, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, has intensified attacks in recent years, including a major train siege in 2025. Police reported the improvised explosive device weighed approximately 35 kilograms.
https://kuwaittimes.comDeath toll from railroad blast in Pakistan rises to 24 — media
A bomb blast on railway tracks near Quetta, Pakistan, caused a passenger train to derail, killing at least 24 people and injuring over 50. The attack occurred in the Chaman Pattak area of Balochistan province. Among the dead are three Pakistani border corps servicemen. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a banned separatist group, claimed responsibility. Three train carriages derailed and two overturned, also damaging nearby cars. The article notes that Balochistan accounted for 29% of Pakistan's 5,397 terror attacks in 2025, which killed 1,235 people, and highlights the province's porous border with Afghanistan, which Pakistani authorities say harbors terrorist camps.
TASSCar bomb detonates against a train in Pakistan, killing at least 24 people
A car bomb exploded near a train station in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, killing at least 24 people including the bomber and injuring over seventy others. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group designated as terrorist by several countries, claimed responsibility, stating their target was a train carrying security personnel. The blast overturned at least two trains, damaged nearby homes and vehicles. Pakistan's Ministry of Railways confirmed a shuttle train from Quetta Cantt was hit near Chaman Phatak and dispatched rescue resources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, vowing to eliminate terrorism. The BLA previously hijacked a train in the same area in March 2025, taking over 400 hostages. Balochistan, despite rich mineral reserves, remains one of Pakistan's poorest regions due to ongoing conflict.
La TerceraSuicide Bombing Near Train in Quetta, Pakistan Kills at Least 23
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, on May 24, 2026, as a passenger train passed through. The blast killed at least 23 people and wounded over 70, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating it targeted a train carrying security personnel. Local hospitals received the wounded, with 20 in critical condition. Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, condemned the attack as terrorism. The BLA, which demands independence from Pakistan's central government, has frequently targeted security forces and civilians in the insurgency-hit Balochistan province. A medical emergency was declared, and an investigation has been launched.
9NewsPakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, on Sunday. The attack occurred when an explosive-laden car hit a carriage as the train was passing a signal at Chaman Pattak. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, claimed responsibility. The train was carrying army personnel and their families traveling to celebrate the Eid holiday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly' act of terrorism. Balochistan, Pakistan's poorest and largest province, has long been the site of a separatist insurgency, with the BLA accusing the government of exploiting the region's resources without benefiting locals. Witnesses described scenes of panic and devastation, with mangled carriages and blood-soaked victims. Security forces and police are investigating the attack.
The New ArabAt least 30 dead when blast derails train in Pakistan’s Balochistan
A powerful explosion targeting a passenger train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, killed at least 30 people and wounded over 100 on May 24, 2026. The blast derailed three coaches and the engine, damaging nearby residential quarters and vehicles. Local police official Hameed Ullah Shah confirmed the casualties, warning the death toll may rise. A state of emergency was declared in all hospitals, and security forces cordoned off the area for a rescue operation. No group immediately claimed responsibility. The attack comes amid a surge in terrorist violence in Pakistan, including a recent car bombing that killed 15 policemen and a 2025 hijacking of a train by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which targets Chinese infrastructure projects.
DAILYSABAHAt least 16 killed in passenger train blast in southwestern Pakistan
At least 16 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a bomb exploded on a passenger train in the Chaman-Pattak area near Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, on May 24, 2026. According to local police, an explosive device planted on the railway tracks detonated as the train passed, causing three carriages to derail and two to overturn. Nearby parked cars were also damaged. Rescue teams and a relief train were dispatched to the scene, and a state of emergency was declared at local medical facilities. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the Balochistan region.
TASSPakistan Train Attack: At Least 29 Dead and Over 100 Injured in Blast
At least 29 people were killed and 102 others were injured on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when an explosion targeted a commuter train in Quetta, western Pakistan. The train was reportedly bound for an army residential area. Police sources provided the casualty figures, as reported by international news agencies. The attack occurred in the Balochistan province, a region known for separatist and militant activity. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, which struck a civilian train traveling to a military-linked destination.
Digi24Pakistan attack kills at least 24 as explosive-laden car hits train
At least 24 people were killed and over 50 wounded when an explosive-laden car struck a train carrying military personnel and their relatives in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. The attack occurred on Sunday as the train traveled from Quetta to Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group claimed responsibility. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly' act of terrorism. Images showed a mangled carriage and rescue efforts amid wreckage. The incident highlights ongoing instability in Pakistan's southwestern province.
News - South China Morning PostPakistan train bombing kills at least 24 in Balochistan
A bomb blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan province, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people on May 24, 2026. The explosion occurred at Chaman Phatak when an explosive-laden car hit a carriage. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and offered condolences. Senator Sherry Rehman noted most victims were women and children traveling for Eid al-Fitr. The attack underscores ongoing separatist violence in the region.
Latest News From Euronews | Euronews RSSPakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel and their families killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, on Sunday. The attack occurred as the train was passing a signal at Chaman Pattak, when an explosive-laden car struck one of the carriages. Army servicemen were among the victims, traveling to celebrate the upcoming Eid holiday. Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with mangled carriages and blood-soaked victims. Police reported the improvised explosive device weighed around 35 kilograms. Balochistan, Pakistan's poorest and largest province, has long been plagued by separatist insurgencies accusing the government of exploiting local resources. Security forces are investigating the attack.
Gulf TimesDeadly blast hits train in Pakistan's Balochistan
A blast on a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 others. The explosion occurred near Quetta when an explosive-laden vehicle hit a carriage as the train passed a signal point, derailing part of the train. The train was carrying army personnel and their families from Quetta to Peshawar ahead of the Eid holiday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly act of terrorism.' Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and poorest province, has long faced unrest and militant violence, with a low-level insurgency targeting security forces and civilians. The province's chief minister promised to hunt down the perpetrators.
Deutsche WelleDeadly blast hits train in Pakistan's Balochistan
A deadly explosion struck a train carrying military personnel and their families in Pakistan's Balochistan province on May 24, 2026, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 50 others. The attack occurred near Quetta as the train was en route to Peshawar ahead of the Eid holiday. Authorities reported that an explosive-laden vehicle hit a carriage at a signal point, derailing part of the train and causing severe damage. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly act of terrorism.' Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and poorest province, has long experienced a low-level insurgency with militants frequently targeting security forces and civilians. The province's chief minister vowed to hunt down the perpetrators. The incident follows a similar 2024 suicide bombing at a train station in the region that killed 26 people.
Deutsche WellePakistan: At least 30 dead in train attack
A violent explosion struck a passenger train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Baluchistan province, killing at least 30 people and injuring over 100. The train was carrying soldiers and their family members. The attack occurred while the train was in motion. Different death toll figures were reported, but a police spokesman confirmed 30 fatalities to the German Press Agency. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the troubled Baluchistan region.
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