Methane Blast at Pakistani Coal Mine Kills 34 Miners Near Quetta
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A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan killed 34 miners; rescuers recovered 32 bodies and searched for the remaining two. Authorities had initially estimated 42 workers were inside. Families were promised compensation, and a probe into safety practices was announced amid concerns over ventilation and gas monitoring in Balochistan’s mines, where thousands rely on coal mining for livelihoods.
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