PM Shehbaz called for Pakistan's entire political leadership to sit down together with the military leadership to discuss the challenges that the country was facing.
Citing historical examples like the Vietnam War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, he argued that such tactics only prolong unrest rather than address the root causes of the conflict.
Hakeem Baloch said, "The Baloch Liberation Army released a statement saying that the civilians were released, the women, children, elderly and the other civilians, those who were not military personnel, those who were not part of the Pakistani government or military in any shape or form, the
"We noted the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said during her regular briefing in response to a question on the incident.
The United States strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, reaffirming its support for Pakistan in combating terrorism. Pakistan's security forces successfully freed over 190 hostages and eliminated all 33 attackers during a clearance operation.
Earlier, ISPR Pakistan DG Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Jaffar Express clearance operation, launched after the train's hijacking in Balochistan, was complete.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which has been banned by Pakistan, has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, General Chaudhry did not make any mention of that.
"I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. May Allah grant them the highest ranks in Jannah and bless those injured with a swift recovery. Dozens of the terrorists have been sent to hell," the Pak PM said.