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Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23

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May 25 Morning

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Fox News - World13h ago

Deadly suicide blast rips through Pakistan train route, killing at least 23

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway line in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday morning, targeting a passenger train. The attack killed at least 23 people and wounded approximately 70 others, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, reportedly claimed responsibility, stating they were targeting a train carrying security personnel, which may have included army personnel and their families. The region of Balochistan has a history of insurgency. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as terrorism, while Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti alleged Indian-sponsored proxies were involved.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a 'cowardly act of terrorism' and vowed to bring perpetrators to justice.

— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

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A suicide bomber targeted a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 23 people and wounding about 70.

— The Associated Press (AP)

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The blast caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles.

— The Associated Press (AP)

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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a militant separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

— The Times of India and AP

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The BLA stated it was targeting a train carrying security personnel.

— The BLA (via AP)

May 24 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Suicide bombing near railway track in Pakistan kills at least 23 people

A suicide bombing near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 23 people and injured over 70. The attack occurred Sunday when an explosives-laden vehicle detonated as a passenger train passed, causing two train cars to overturn and catch fire. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating they targeted a train carrying security personnel. Quetta is the capital of Balochistan province, which has experienced a low-level insurgency. Pakistani officials, including the Prime Minister and President, condemned the attack, with some alleging Indian backing of the BLA, a claim denied by India. An investigation has been launched, and a medical emergency was declared in Quetta hospitals.

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Pakistan attack kills at least 24 as explosive-laden car hits train

At least 24 people were killed and over 50 injured in a bomb blast targeting a train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, on Sunday. The train was carrying military personnel and their relatives from Quetta to Peshawar. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the incident as a "cowardly" act of terrorism. Images from the scene depicted a damaged train carriage and rescue efforts underway.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Blast hits train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, killing at least 24 people

A blast struck a train in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in at least 24 fatalities and over 50 injuries. The train was carrying military personnel at the time of the attack. The incident occurred in Quetta. The article does not provide information regarding the perpetrators or the motive behind the blast.

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Key Claims

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Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and president, Asif Ali Zardari, strongly condemned the attack, calling it a 'cowardly act of terrorism'.

— Shehbaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari

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Balochistan's chief minister, Sarfraz Bugti, vowed to 'hunt down' militants who targeted 'innocent civilians, including women and children'.

— Sarfraz Bugti

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A suicide car bombing attack occurred on a train in Quetta, Pakistan.

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The train was carrying soldiers.

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A blast hit a train in Pakistan's Balochistan province.

May 24 Morning

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan

At least 20 people were killed and 70 injured in an explosion targeting a train in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday morning. The train was transporting military personnel and their families returning home for Eid when the blast occurred near Chaman Phatak station. Three coaches and the engine were derailed, with two coaches overturned. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) separatist group claimed responsibility, stating it was a suicide bombing, though Pakistani officials have not yet confirmed this. Images from the scene show significant damage to the train carriages and surrounding areas.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Suicide car bomb attack on train in Pakistan kills at least 24

A suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, killed at least 24 people and injured over 50. The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the Sunday attack. The blast severely damaged adjacent buildings and overturned and set fire to train carriages. This incident is part of a recent increase in attacks by separatist groups in Pakistan, which have also targeted Chinese workers due to opposition to Beijing's infrastructure projects in Balochistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, stating it would not weaken Pakistan's resolve to eliminate terrorism.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen

A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people. The blast caused two train cars to overturn and catch fire, damaging nearby buildings and vehicles. Local hospitals reported treating over 30 injured individuals, some critically. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they targeted a train carrying security personnel. Quetta is the capital of the insurgency-hit Balochistan province, which has a history of low-level insurgency with frequent attacks on security forces and government installations.

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An explosion targeting a train in Pakistan killed at least 20 people and injured 70 others.

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The blast occurred while the train was travelling through Chaman Phatak station in Quetta.

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Images from the scene show burnt-out and mangled carriages, nearby cars, and bomb damage to a nearby building.

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A suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying soldiers in Quetta killed at least 24 people and wounded more than 50 others.

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The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.

— Balochistan Liberation Army