24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan
A suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 24 fatalities and around 70 injuries. The attack, which occurred near a railway track, has been described as a cowardly act of terrorism by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the bombing, which targeted civilians in a region known for its ethnic tensions.
- ▪The bombing took place on May 24, 2026, in the Faquir Abad area of Quetta.
- ▪The explosion derailed a passenger shuttle train and caused significant damage.
- ▪The Balochistan Liberation Army has a history of targeting civilians and has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department.
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World Suicide bombing in embattled Pakistan province kills 24, injures dozens more By Sami Yousafzai May 24, 2026 / 8:17 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An apparent car bombing rocked Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta on Sunday morning, killing at least 24 people and injuring around 70 more, according to officials.A high-ranking Balochistan provincial officer told CBS News that the blast was severe and that the number of people killed and injured may rise. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on social media that "innocent civilians, including women and children" were killed. The massive blast occurred near a railway track in the Faquir Abad area at around 8:00 a.m.
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