PESHAWAR: Jaffar Express departed for Quetta after being suspended for 15 days due to the attack on train in Bolan area of Balochistan.
Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs, Engr Amir Muqam reinagurated the Jaffar Express at Peshawar Railway Station here on Thursday.
Talking to media, Engr Amir Muqam said that the reinaguration of the Jaffar Express after the attack at Bolan has passed a clear and powerful message that all the entire nation, government and security forces are united for Pakistan.
He said that the nefarious designs of the terrorists would be frustrated with unity.
Engr Amir Muqam said that Pakistan was our country and no one would be allowed to repeat Jaffar Express’s attack again.
He said the government policy about the repatriation of undocumented and illegal Afghans is clear, and necessary actions are being taken in line with this national policy.
He said that the boycott of the National Security’s meeting showed the irrational approach of the PTI leadership.
The Jaffar Express carrying 280 passengers, with 28 individuals traveling from Peshawar to Quetta. The train is scheduled to return to Peshawar from Quetta on Friday.