Passenger train hijacked in Pakistan’s Balochistan by separatist militants
A Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express carrying nearly 500 passengers came under intense gunfire near Bolan district, Balochistan, as armed militants ambushed the train inside Tunnel No. 8. Reports indicate that an explosion was heard near the tunnel before militants opened fire, leading to a tense exchange with security forces in the rugged, mountainous terrain. The attack […]
Chinese mine worker killed in Afghanistan: A blow to Taliban’s security claims
A Chinese mine worker was killed in Afghanistan’s Takhar province near the Tajikistan border on January 21, 2025. The victim, identified as Li, was traveling with an interpreter when unknown assailants attacked him. However, the interpreter escaped unharmed. The National Mobilization Front, an anti-Taliban resistance group, later claimed responsibility for the attack. They alleged Li […]
