Jaffar Express resumes service from Quetta

QUETTA: The Jaffar Express resumed operation from Quetta Railway Station to Peshawar, carrying 400 passengers.

Divisional Superintendent (DS)Railways said more than 400 passengers are departing on Jaffar Express today, foolproof arrangements have been made for security.

The train service had been suspended since March 11 following a terrorist attack in the Mach area of Kachhi. Railway authorities have now restored operations with heightened security measures in place.

Earlier, Jaffar Express departed for Quetta from Peshawar after being suspended for 15 days due to the attack on train in Bolan area of Balochistan.

Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs, Engr Amir Muqam reinagurated the Jaffar Express at Peshawar Railway Station here on Thursday.

Talking to media, Engr Amir Muqam said that the reinaguration of the Jaffar Express after the attack at Bolan has passed a clear and powerful message that all the entire nation, government and security forces are united for Pakistan.