Horror in Pakistan: 4 Children Killed in School Bus Suicide Bombing

A horrific suicide car bomb attack obliterated a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, killing four children and injuring 38 others. The blast, targeting students en route to a military-run school, has deepened Pakistan’s grief amid a surge in Baloch insurgency, with no group yet claiming responsibility, though suspicion falls on the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). A vehicle packed with explosives rammed the bus, reducing it to wreckage. Deputy Commissioner Yasir Iqbal confirmed the suicide bombing, noting several children remain in critical condition at Khuzdar’s district hospital. Security forces cordoned off the area, launching a search operation, but the perpetrators’ motives remain unclear, amplifying fears in the volatile province.

Balochistan’s Escalating Violence

Balochistan, plagued by a decades-long insurgency, faces frequent attacks by separatist groups like the BLA, designated a terrorist organization by the US in 2019. The group, which seeks independence, has intensified operations, with a March 2025 train assault killing 33, mostly soldiers. Pakistan’s claims of Indian backing, denied by New Delhi, add geopolitical tension, though the BLA’s rare appeal for India’s support this month stirred debate.

Official Condemnation

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 noting the attack’s brutality, while others criticized military leadership’s focus on promotions amid rising terrorism. The incident, following 2024’s deadliest terror toll since 2014, underscores Pakistan’s security challenges. Schools in Khuzdar suspended classes, and parents demanded protection for children. As Pakistan grapples with grief and fear, the Khuzdar bombing highlights the urgent need to address Balochistan’s unrest, balancing security with dialogue to prevent further loss of innocent lives.