The attack at Quetta rail station killed at least 20 people and wounded over 40, marking a significant escalation in violence linked to separatist groups in Pakistan's Balochistan.
The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the bombing, stating in a statement that a suicide bomber had targeted troops present at the railway station.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, vowing that those responsible would 'pay a very heavy price' and affirmed the government’s commitment to combat terrorism in the region.
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province yet the least populated, serving as a focal point for both separatism and various militant groups, exacerbated by economic disenfranchisement.
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