Shangla mourns 28 miners killed in Balochistan coal mine accident

On July 31, 2026 a coal mine accident in the province of Balochistan killed 28 workers. Dawn reported the tragedy and the mourning that followed in Shangla. Local officials and families gathered to pay tribute to the deceased miners. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about mine safety in Pakistan and the need for stricter safeguards. Preventing such accidents can protect workers and the communities that depend on the industry.