A devastating train bomb in Quetta, Balochistan claimed the lives of over 30 people and injured many more.
The explosion occurred on a shuttle train carrying security personnel and their families when an ISIS-inspired suicide bomber detonated his vehicle near it. The initial casualty count was at least 24, but the toll rose as emergency services worked tirelessly in the aftermath.
Balochistan has been rocked by a series of attacks attributed to separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan, and this latest incident underscries their relentless pursuit for autonomy. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the bombing.