In light of security measures, train operations from Quetta railway station has been suspended for four days. According to a Pakistan Railways (PR) spokesperson, Quetta railway station will remain non-functional from November 11 to November 14. The Bolan Mail will resume its service from Karachi to Quetta on November 16, while it will depart from Quetta to Karachi on November 18. Additionally, the Jaffar Express will depart from Peshawar to Quetta on November 14, and its return journey from Quetta will take place on November 15.

The suspension of the train operations came a day after an explosion at Quetta railway station’s platform resulted in the killing of at least 26 persons and more than 40 were injured, including women and children. Commissioner Quetta Hamza Shafqaat giving accounts of the deadly railway station bombing in Quetta said that the blast took place at 8:25am leaving 26 dead and more than 40 injured.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan