Islamabad, March 11 -- A passenger train in Pakistan's southwestern province came under fire by Balochistan on Tuesday, which has left the driver with severe injuries, and over 450 passengers and staff are feared to have been taken hostage, local media reported.

The Jaffar Express, was on its way from Quetta in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it came under intense firing in Balochistan, Dawn News reported.

According to the news outlet, the provincial government has directed local authorities to take immediate emergency measures.

As per ARY News, the driver of the train sustained severe injuries.

Pakistan's Samaa TV said that according to Raiway officials, no contact has been establis...