Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 5:14 PM

A coal mine blast in the Degari area near Quetta on Tuesday morning tragically claimed the lives of three miners, leaving families and fellow workers in deep shock and grief.

Officials confirmed that the miners died due to suffocation caused by a buildup of poisonous gas inside the mine, which spread quickly and left the workers with no chance to escape safely.

The Chief Inspector of Mines, Ghani Baloch, stated that an official inquiry had already begun, and further investigations are underway to determine the causes and prevent such incidents in the future.

The tragic incident occurred around 8:30 am, when most miners had just started their routine work, highlighting the severe risks f...