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 […]
TTP threatens Pakistan’s military-run businesses as violence rises
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban, has escalated its campaign against the Pakistani military. On January 5, 2025, the TTP intended to target military-run businesses. These include the National Logistics Cell, Frontier Works Organisation, Fauji Fertiliser Company, military-run housing authorities, and a commercial bank. The group also warned civilians to divest […]
