Update 2025-03-12 (2): Pakistan Railways suspended all train operations between Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan on Tuesday (11 March) following the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express near Panir, Balochistan. Security forces are conducting an operation, and train services will resume once authorities confirm the area is secure. Moreover, on Wednesday (12 March), the Pakistani security forces clashed with Baloch Liberation Army militants in Bolan, Balochistan, to free the hostages from a hijacked train. Dozens of militants were killed, and over a hundred people were rescued. Security personnel casualties remain undisclosed.
Update 2025-03-12 (1): According to the latest reports from Wednesday (12 March), multiple militants were killed, and hundreds of passengers were rescued, but multiple passengers were also injured. Militants have threatened to kill hostages if authorities do not release Baloch political prisoners within 48 hours. Multiple people managed to leave the train and reached the Panir railway station in the Kachhi District of Balochistan. Rescue operations are still ongoing.