Terror's Endless Loop: Pakistan's Descent into Chaos A bomb blast on a passenger train in Quetta has killed over a dozen people and injured scores more, marking the latest episode in Pakistan's seemingly endless cycle of violence.
The country's struggle to contain the insurgency in Balochistan province has reached a boiling point. Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, has been at the epicenter of this conflict for decades.
The region's rich mineral resources have made it a prized target for militant groups, including the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).