New Delhi, March 12 -- With As Pakistan security forces continued to battle Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) for a second day on Wednesday after hijacking of the a train, the Jaffar Express, in Balochistan, China extended help, expressing readiness to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation with Islamabad.

"We noted the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said while replying to a question on the train hijacking by the BLA.

The spokesperson added, "China stands ready to strengthen counterterrorism and security cooperation with Pakistan and jointly keep the region peaceful, secure and stable."

The Jaffar Express, carrying some 400 passengers in nine coaches, was going from Quet...