{"id":91620,"date":"2025-03-13T23:13:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T23:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/putin-expresses-condolences-to-pakistan-over-jaffar-express-attack-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T23:13:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T23:13:05","slug":"putin-expresses-condolences-to-pakistan-over-jaffar-express-attack-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/putin-expresses-condolences-to-pakistan-over-jaffar-express-attack-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Putin expresses condolences to Pakistan over Jaffar Express attack | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250313175929493-IC7Rd.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to Pakistan\u2019s leadership following the tragic terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released by the Russian Embassy in Pakistan on X, he praised the courage and professionalism of Pakistani security forces who successfully rescued hostages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Please accept my profound condolences on the tragic aftermath of the terrorist attack on a passenger train in the Province of Balochistan,&#8221; Putin wrote in his message to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe resolutely condemn this brutal and cynical crime, whose victims included a large number of women and children,\u201d he continued, underscoring Russia\u2019s firm stance against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Putin further commended the &#8220;courage and high professionalism of Pakistani military and law enforcement officers, whose decisive actions helped save hundreds of lives.&#8221; He highlighted Russia\u2019s ongoing commitment to enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Russia remains committed to strengthening cooperation with its Pakistani partners in combating all forms of terrorism,&#8221; Putin added, reaffirming his nation&#8217;s resolve to stand by Pakistan in its efforts to combat militant threats.<\/p>\n<p>The Russian president also expressed his sympathy to the victims&#8217; families and extended his wishes for the &#8220;speedy recovery to all those who have suffered at the hands of militants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Security forces stormed the hijacked Jaffar Express on Wednesday, bringing a dramatic end to a 30-hour siege in the rugged Bolan area of Balochistan, killing all 33 terrorists, while successfully rescuing more than 300 passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the chief military spokesperson, revealed that 21 hostages lost their lives during the day-long standoff.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) director general firmly said that no civilians were harmed in the final rescue operation carried out by the armed forces.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to Pakistan\u2019s leadership following the tragic terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan. 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