BALOCHISTAN: While UN SG Antonio Guterres called for the immediate release of the hostages, US has strongly condemned the hijacking of Jaffar Express (en route Quetta to Peshawar) harboring 440 voyagers (including soldiers going back to Peshawar in order to spend remaining Ramazan and Eid-ul-Fitr with their families) on Tuesday (11th March, 2025).
“We strongly condemn the attack on the Jaffar Express train, and the hostage-taking of passengers in Kacchi, Balochistan, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a U.S.-Specially Designated Global Terrorist group.
“We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this horrific act. The Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear.
“The United States will remain a steadfast partner of Pakistan in its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all its citizens. We stand in solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time.”
ہم جعفر ایکسپریس ٹرین پر حملے اور بلوچستان کے ضلع کچھی میں مسافروں کو یرغمال بنانے کی شدید مذمت کرتے ہیں۔ اس حملے کی ذمہ داری بلوچ+
لبریشن آرمی (بی ایل اے) نے قبول کی ہے، جسے امریکہ نے ایک عالمی دہشت گرد گروپ قرار دیا ہے۔ ہم متاثرین، ان کے اہل خانہ اور اس خوفناک واقعے سے متاثر ہونے والے تمام افراد سے گہری ہمدردی اور تعزیت کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔ پاکستانی عوام کو تشدد اور خوف سے آزاد زندگی گزارنے کا حق حاصل ہے۔ امریکہ پاکستان کا مضبوط شراکت دار رہے گا تاکہ وہ اپنے تمام شہریوں کی حفاظت اور سلامتی کو یقینی بنا سکے۔ ہم اس مشکل وقت میں پاکستان کے ساتھ کھڑے ہیں۔
EU Ambassador Riina Kionka took to the X to express deep concern for the hostages and called for their immediate release. Similarly, Russian diplomatic post in Islamabad termed the attack barbaric.
Spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China firmly opposed terrorism in any form and was ready to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation with Islamabad.
__________
While BLA militants had demanded production of missing persons and political prisoners within 48 hours, Pakistani LEA’s had proclaimed that all the 33 militants, involved in the attack/hijacking had been neutralised. The attack/operation claimed lives of four FC soldiers and 21 civilians.
Newspakistan.tv
