Deadly blast at Pakistan coal mine kills at least 34

A powerful blast at a coal mine complex in northwest Pakistan on July 30, 2026, killed at least 34 people, with dozens still missing, according to officials. The explosion occurred in the same region where an earlier attack on police personnel killed 11 officers. The death toll rose from an initial 11 to at least 34 as rescue efforts continued. The cause of the blast has not been specified in the headlines.