Pakistan Military Ends Deadly Train Hostage Crisis in Balochistan

Over 450 passengers were initially held captive by separatists in a violent attack, with dozens killed during the military's rescue operation.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express, taking over 450 passengers hostage, including military personnel and civilians.
The Pakistani military launched a two-day operation, rescuing 346 hostages while 21 captives and 33 attackers were killed.
The BLA demanded the release of imprisoned members and threatened to kill hostages, positioning suicide bombers among passengers.
Balochistan, Pakistan's largest yet poorest province, has long been plagued by separatist violence and demands for greater autonomy and resource control.
The region's unrest has intensified due to Chinese investments in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, with the BLA targeting related projects.