Pakistan blames Afghanistan for orchestrating Balochistan train attack

Pakistan's Foreign Office has urged Afghanistan to take action against the masterminds behind the Jaffar Express train hostage incident, asserting that militants orchestrating the attack had connections to Afghanistan. The attack resulted in the deaths of 21 passengers and 33 assailants, with the Pakistan Army claiming that the assailants maintained communication with their leaders in Afghanistan throughout the siege. Despite reports of a potential U.S. travel ban on Pakistanis under the Trump administration, the Foreign Office dismissed these claims as unsubstantiated rumors. The military has warned that any future attacks from Afghan territory will prompt a decisive response, signaling a shift in Pakistan's approach to security and counter-terrorism. Additional context includes Pakistan's call for the Afghan government to prevent its soil from being used for terrorism and ongoing investigations into incidents involving Pakistani officials abroad. The situation remains tense as both nations navigate these serious allegations and regional security concerns.