34 killed as methane explosion tears through coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan

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A methane explosion in a coal mine in Balochistan, Pakistan, has killed at least 34 miners, with 10 others trapped underground. Rescue efforts are ongoing with compensation announced for victims’ families, underscoring serious safety concerns in the coal mining sector.

A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten miners remained trapped underground after the blast ripped through the coal mine. Rescue teams worked against time to locate and recover the remaining trapped workers. Authorities announced compensation for the families of the deceased miners. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within Pakistan's coal mining industry.