A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Jaffer Express is a crucial 1,000-mile railway line connecting Quetta, Balochistan's capital, with major cities across Pakistan.
- Armed separatist groups in Balochistan frequently target the railway, viewing it as a symbol of the Pakistani state they oppose.
- In the past 18 months, the train and railway infrastructure in Balochistan have been attacked at least 27 times, according to railway officials.
- On February 13, the author and photojournalist Asim Hafeez experienced the 28th attack firsthand.
