• A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Pakistan when an explosion rocked the Quetta Railway Station in Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 individuals and leaving more than 40 others injured. The explosion took place as a train was preparing to depart from the platform, bound for Peshawar, according to Reuters news agency.
• Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) operations Mohammad Baloch stated that the incident appeared to be a suicide blast, but a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact nature of the explosion. SSP Baloch mentioned that approximately 100 people were present at the site, as reported by Dawn News, citing footage he had reviewed.
• The Balochistan government spokesperson, Shahid Rind, confirmed that police and security forces had arrived at the scene. The nature of the blast is being investigated, with the Bomb Disposal Squad collecting evidence. Regrettably, the death toll is expected to rise as several injured passengers are in critical condition. Emergency measures have been implemented in local hospitals, and the injured are receiving medical attention.