Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Jaffar Express Derails in Pakistan After Bomb Blast
On Wednesday, the Jaffar Express train, travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, was hit by a bomb near Jacobabad, Pakistan.
Six carriages derailed, but no one was hurt.
Police are investigating what happened, and no group has taken responsibility.
Train services have been temporarily stopped.
This is the second time the Jaffar Express has been targeted; in March, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) attacked and hijacked it.
Jaffar Express derailed near Jacobabad, Pakistan, due to a bomb blast.
The train was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar when the incident occurred.
Six carriages derailed as a result of the explosion.
No casualties have been reported.
Authorities are investigating the cause; no group has claimed responsibility.
- Who
- Unknown
- What
- An explosion caused the derailment of the Jaffar Express.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Near Jacobabad, Pakistan
- Why
- Unknown; under investigation
- Train Name
- Jaffar Express
- Location
- Jacobabad District, Sindh province, Pakistan
- Origin
- Quetta
- Destination
- Peshawar
- Casualties
- None Reported
- Possible Cause
- Bomb blast
- Previous Incident
- Hijacked in March by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)
Sources
Pakistan’s Jaffar Express Train Derails After Bomb Explosion Near Jacobabad
Jaffar Express derails after bomb blast in Pakistan near Jacobabad, no casualties
Pakistan's Jaffar Express attacked second time in recent months; bomb blast derails six carriages
