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 event's keynote speaker, Danish Kaneria, one of Pakistan's most successful cricket players and the last Hindu to represent the national team, delivered a poignant speech.
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.
Mirza said in a statement, "More than 200 wooden coffins have been brought at the Quetta Railway Station. This means that the Pakistani army has decided not to do negotiations, thus has decided to get its military personnel killed."
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to drastically chop down the match fees for the players participating in the upcoming National T20 Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the staging of five matches, according to a release from ICC.