<h1>Balochistan Liberation Army Claims Responsibility for Jaffar Express Attack, Hostage Situation Unfolds Amidst Rescue Efforts</h1> Suspected Baloch gunmen attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan, injuring several passengers and claiming to have taken over 100 hostages, including security personnel. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) asserted control by derailing the train and threatened to execute hostages if a military operation is launched. The Pakistani authorities have not confirmed the claims. Rescue operations are ongoing in the challenging terrain, with emergency measures in place. The attack highlights the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, where militant groups frequently target security forces and infrastructure.