Train driver Amjad Yaseen was martyred in the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express near Bolan, Quetta. Amjad Yaseen, a resident of village 17 Chak, Changa Manga, tragically lost his life while on duty. He is survived by a daughter, who is a doctor, and two sons—one a matriculation student and the other an FSc student. His father, Yaseen, had also served in Pakistan Railways as an electrician prior to his retirement. The attack on the Jaffar Express has triggered serious security concerns, and authorities are continuing their investigations into the incident.
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