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Suicide bomb attack on train kills dozens in Pakistan

Halida Abbaro
May 24, 2026

A bomb attack on a train carrying military personnel in southwest Pakistan has killed dozens of people and injured many more. The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army insurgency group claimed responsibility.

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A train passing through the city of Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province was struck by a vehicle that rammed into its side and exploded, overturning and setting two carriages ablaze. Many onboard were security personnel traveling with families to celebrate Eid.

The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the bombing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, the latest in ongoing insurgent violence in Balochistan.