Balochistan Bombing Kills 26 at Quetta Railway Station as BLA Claims Attack

A suicide bombing at the Quetta railway station in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 26 people and injured more than 50 others on Saturday morning. The explosion occurred at approximately 8:45 AM local time as passengers gathered on the platform to board the Jaffar Express destined for Peshawar. Casualties and Emergency Response Hospital officials at the Sandeman Provincial Hospital confirmed that the death toll included both civilians and military personnel. Initial reports indicate at least 14 soldiers were among the deceased. Emergency services transported 62 injured individuals to nearby medical facilities, with several remaining in critical condition. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency at all local hospitals to manage the influx of casualties. BLA Claims Responsibility The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack via a statement. The group stated that a suicide bomber targeted a unit of the Pakistani military returning from a training course at an infantry school. Senior police officials confirmed the attacker entered the station with approximately 8 to 10 kilograms of explosives, detonating the device…