At least 26 people were killed and over 40 others injured in a bomb blast at Quetta's railway station in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, according to police officials. The explosion occurred as a Peshawar-bound express was about to depart, said Muhammad Baloch, senior superintendent of police operations.
The blast took place near the railway platform, and local authorities have cordoned off the area while rescue operations continue. The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, with some reported to be in critical condition. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, but no group has yet claimed responsibility.
This attack is part of a broader surge in militant violence across Pakistan, particularly in its northwest and southern regions, where a growing separatist insurgency poses significant security challenges. Authorities are expected to release further details soon.
