Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 10 Nov 2024, 05:30 am Print
Blast in Pakistan railway station leaves 26 people dead. Photo Courtesy: Screengrab from X
Several countries, including the USA and the UK, condemned Saturday's suicide blast at a railway station in Pakistan's Quetta region which left at least 26 people dead.
The US Embassy in Pakistan posted on X: "The U.S. Mission to Pakistan strongly condemns the November 9 bombing at a railway station in Quetta. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We will continue to stand with Pakistan in preventing such acts of terrorism against civilians and soldiers."
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim said the bombing incident left him saddened.
"I am deeply saddened by the horrific bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, which has claimed the lives of at least 24 people and left many more injured," he said.
"On behalf of Malaysia, I extend our deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, who mourn this senseless and devastating loss," he wrote on X.
He said: "Malaysia stands firmly in solidarity with the Government of Pakistan in its steadfast fight against terrorism."
British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, said she was appalled by the loss of lives in the blast.
"Appalled by the tragic and senseless loss of life in Quetta today. These acts do nothing but sow division. The UK stands with Pakistan in condemning terrorism and violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families of the martyred," she said.
At least 26 people died in a suicide blast which took place at Quetta Railway Station in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Saturday.
Banned terror group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Pakistan is witnessing a spike in terror attacks in recent years.
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