All train operations from Quetta railway station have been suspended for four days, from November 11 to November 14, 2024, as confirmed by Pakistan Railways (PR).
The suspension of operations follows an explosion at the station on November 9, which killed 26 people and injured more than 40 people, including women and children. The bomb blast at 8:25 in the morning at the same time as the departure of the Jaffar Express train.
The station was full as two big trains, Jaffar Express to Peshawar and Chaman Passenger to Chaman were ready to depart. Resumption of train services According to Pakistan Railways, Bolan Mail will resume service from Karachi to Quetta on November 16 and will return from Quetta to Karachi on November 18. Meanwhile, Jaffar. It is expected to leave Peshawar for Quetta in November.
The ship will be loaded at the port on the 14th Government The terrible attack drew condemnation from political leaders across Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also ordered a full investigation into the blast, saying “Criminals will pay a heavy price for their crimes.” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the incident, saying that terrorists are trying to destabilise the country, but the people of Pakistan are blocking their efforts.
Pakistan Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also expressed his anger, saying that those who abuse people should not be sympathised with. He added, “We support all efforts to eliminate terrorists and their supporters.” Security measures are needed In response to the bombings, security measures have been implemented at various railway stations in the country.
The country’s authorities are doing everything they can to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent new terrorist attacks. The tragic incident at the Quetta railway station has become a reminder of the security challenges Pakistan is facing.
