Pakistan, March 16 -- Horrifying terrorist attack on Jaffar Express is another stark reminder of separatist insurgents' growing reach in Balochistan.

The act of hijacking the train, carrying more than 400 passengers, speaks volumes about the hostile intents of the culprits. The successful elimination of terrorists on the spot and the rescue of stranded passengers provided a sigh of relief to the concerned citizens across the country.

The flawless execution of the counter-terrorism operation in an extremely challenging situation was appreciated equally by the rescued passengers and Prime Minister. Solid response of security forces in the kinetic domain is a key factor in maintaining the writ of state in terror-ridden areas of Balochistan...