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Pakistan Train Station Bombing
A suicide bombing at a train station in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 24 and injured dozens more; the Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility.
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- What happened in Balochistan, Pakistan?
- A suicide bomber attacked a train station in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing at least 24 people and injuring around 50 others.
- Where and when did the attack take place?
- The bombing occurred in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, as passengers waited for a train to Rawalpindi. The attack follows another bombing a week prior, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
- What was the government's response to the attack?
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and vowed that those responsible would be held accountable. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict and violence in Balochistan.
- Which group claimed responsibility for the attack?
- The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that their target was security forces present at the station.
- What is the significance of Balochistan and the ongoing violence?
- Balochistan is a resource-rich province plagued by separatist violence and instability. The BLA's attacks often target security forces and Chinese citizens involved in infrastructure projects in the region.