Jaffar Express Resumes Service Between Quetta And Peshawar After 16-Day Suspension

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) PESHAWAR: The Jaffar Express train service between Quetta and Peshawar has finally resumed after a 16-day suspension following a terrorist attack in the Bolan region . The train departed from Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station for Quetta, with Federal Minister Amir Muqam seeing off the passengers and praying for their safety.

According to railway officials, 280 passengers had reserved seats on the train, with 28 boarding from Peshawar. The train will complete a 34-hour journey, passing through Punjab and Sindh before reaching Balochistan. It is expected to arrive in Quetta at 5 PM tomorrow.

The Jaffar Express was decorated with the national flag, colorful buntings, and balloons to mark its resumption. Officials highlighted that it is the only train that travels through all four provinces, providing an essential transportation link for passengers across the country.

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Speaking to the media at Peshawar Railway Station, Federal Minister Amir Muqam vowed that terrorist attempts to disrupt national connectivity would not succeed. He stated that efforts to hinder Balochistan's progress had failed and reaffirmed that the Prime Minister and Army Chief were committed to ensuring national security.

Muqam welcomed the resumption of Jaffar Express but criticized the provincial leadership, stating that those ruling the province for 12 years were more focused on political battles in Islamabad than on development initiatives.

He further remarked that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had always stood resilient against terrorism and emphasized that it was time to prioritize peace and stability beyond political differences. Commenting on Afghan refugees, Muqam reiterated that those residing illegally would be repatriated under government policy.

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