A suicide bombing on a railway in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in 23 fatalities and over 70 injuries. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militia group, claimed responsibility for the attack on a passenger train. The explosion derailed the train and caused two cars to catch fire, as reported by the Associated Press.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, stating that such acts of terrorism would not weaken the resolve of the Pakistani people. He expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized the government's commitment to combating terrorism. The BLA stated that their target was a train carrying Pakistani security personnel.
Balochistan, the largest province in Pakistan by land area, has been the site of ongoing conflict as the BLA seeks independence from the Pakistani government. The U.S. State Department designated the BLA as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in August 2025, citing their involvement in multiple suicide attacks. This incident occurs amid Pakistan's efforts to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran regarding regional conflicts.