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Quetta Train Services Resume After Five-Day Halt, Mobile Data Still Cut

Officials credit improved security after counterterrorism raids for the restart.

Overview

  • Pakistan Railways says the Jaffar Express, Bolan Mail and the Quetta–Chaman passenger service have restarted after attacks on January 31 forced a shutdown.
  • Mobile internet remains suspended for a sixth day in Quetta and several districts, with a senior provincial official indicating restoration was expected by midnight.
  • Section 144 restricting public gatherings is in effect for one month under a provincial order issued following the coordinated attacks.
  • State media reports claim security forces have killed 197 militants from the banned Fitna al-Hindustan group and that 22 security personnel have been killed in ongoing operations.
  • Most national highways are open, though a bomb-damaged stretch near Noshki is under repair by PDMA and C&W teams and is expected to reopen within 12 to 24 hours.