Bomb attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province kills more than 20 people
A bomb explosion in Quetta, Balochistan, has resulted in over 20 fatalities and more than 50 injuries. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred during a train's passage through the city. The incident has prompted a state of emergency at local hospitals as authorities respond to the crisis.
- ▪The bomb explosion killed at least 20 people and injured over 50 others.
- ▪The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
- ▪The explosion caused train carriages to overturn and catch fire.
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News|ConflictBomb attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province kills more than 20 peopleThe Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSecurity personnel and residents rescue injured blast victims from derailed carriages after an explosion targeted a train in Quetta, in Pakistan's Balochistan province, on May 24, 2026 [AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026A bomb explosion in Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan, has killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 50 others.Separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for Sunday’s blast,…
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