Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the Jaffar Express hijacking by Baloch Liberation Army, calling it a cowardly act that won't deter the nation's resolve for peace. The attack resulted in the death of several hostages and militants, with ongoing rescue operations saving 190 passengers so far.
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