The whistle blows, sending dozens of hulking wrestlers chasing a football in the Mongolian grasslands — a World Cup twist in their gruelling training for one of the country’s oldest sporting traditions. “The World Cup is happening now, so we wanted to do something creative,” said four-time national champion Batsuuri “Basu” Namsraijav, who has founded […]
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17 terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs after Quetta train bombing
Security forces killed 17 Indian sponsored “Fitna Al Hindustan” terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in different areas of Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said that, post-train incident on 24 May 2026, Security Forces conducted series of intelligence based operations in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Ketch districts of […]
Train operations to and from Quetta remain suspended, say officials
Train services to and from Quetta and across parts of Balochistan remained suspended for another day on Friday, railway officials said, citing “unavoidable circumstances” for the disruption. They said the Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar would not depart today, while the return service from Peshawar to Quetta would be sent back from Jacobabad. Railway […]
UN, OIC condemn terrorist attack on a train in Quetta
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack against a shuttle passenger train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Monday, and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. According to media reports, at least 24 people were killed and many more were injured when an explosives-laden vehicle struck the train. In a statement […]
14 dead, 20 injured in suicide bombing targeting shuttle train in Quetta
The Balochistan government has confirmed with deep sorrow and grave concern that a passenger train shuttle service was targeted in a suicide vehicle bomb attack near Chaman Phatak on Sunday. According to initial reports, the tragic incident claimed the lives of 14 people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, while 20 others were injured, among […]
Punjab launches first fast train, ushering in new rail era
A new era of railway transport has begun in Punjab under a historic Memorandum of Understanding MoU between the Government of Punjab and Pakistan Railways. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi signed the MoU. Under the agreement, Pakistan’s first fast train will run between Lahore and Rawalpindi, completing the […]
Train service restoration begins in five KP districts
Practical steps have officially begun to restore train services across five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, raising hopes for a new era of improved transportation in the province. According to official sources on Thursday, following approval from the federal government, Pakistan Railways has initiated progress on the project and has formally informed the provincial […]
Greece opens trial for 2023 train crash that killed 57
The long-awaited trial over a train crash that killed 57 people in Greece in 2023 begins on Monday amid protests and strikes against what many see as the state’s role in the incident. A passenger train carrying students from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki collided with a freight train at Tempi in central […]
Special Eid train operations announced to manage nationwide travel rush
As travel demand rises ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of four special trains to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns across the country, aiming to reduce travel pressure on regular services and provide a more convenient and comfortable journey during the festive season. As every year, a massive rush of travelers […]
First train to Pyongyang in six years leaves Beijing as neighbours revive link
The first passenger train service between the Chinese and North Korean capitals left Beijing Railway Station on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour. Train K27 will arrive in the North Korean capital at 6:07 p.m. (0907 GMT) on Friday, after a journey […]