Police in Balochistan’s Mastung district said on Friday (Nov 1) that seven people, including five children, were killed in an explosion here. Speaking to Dawn, Mastung District Police Officer (DPO) Miandad Umrani said that a policeman was also killed in the explosion.

Police in Balochistan’s Mastung district said on Friday (Nov 1) that seven people, including five children, were killed in an explosion here. Speaking to Dawn, Mastung District Police Officer (DPO) Miandad Umrani said that a policeman was also killed in the explosion. DPO Umrani said that the blast occurred near a police van at a chowk near the Civil Hospital and a girls school. Seventeen people were injured in the explosion. The Dawn report said that injured were being treated at Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani Memorial Hospital and Mastung District Headquarters Hospital, with 11 of them later shifted to the Quetta Trauma Centre (QTC). Deceased children between the ages of 5-10 The officer further added that explosive material was fixed in a motorcycle and was detonated via “remote control.” Umrani pointed out that the deceased children were between the ages of five and 10. Footage from the explosion site showed police personnel and people gathered near a charred police van. Several auto-rickshaws near the area were also damaged, Urmani added. Balochistan CM condemns blast "Condolences to martyred policemen and the heirs of innocent children, terrorists have now targeted innocent children along with poor laborers, the humanitarian incident is condemnable, terrorists have now targeted innocent children in soft target, innocent children and innocent children," Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said in a post on X. وزیر اعلیٰ بلوچستان میر سرفراز بگٹی کی مستونگ میں دھماکے کی مذمت شہید پولیس اہلکار اور معصوم بچوں کے ورثاء سے اظہار افسوس، دہشت گردوں نے غریب مزدوروں کے ساتھ اب معصوم بچوں کو نشانہ بنایا، انسانیت سوز واقعہ قابل مذمت ہے ، دہشت گردوں نے سافٹ ٹارگٹ میں اب معصوم بچوں کو نشانہ… — Chief Minister's Office Balochistan (@CMOBalochistan) November 1, 2024 × Five killed at construction site in Balochistan The attack in Mastung came three days after five people were killed in an attack by armed men at the construction site of a small dam in Balochistan, officials said on Tuesday. "We accept responsibility for killing seven informers and instrumentalists in Panjgur, Kech and Quetta," said separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement, as reported by news agency Reuters. The five dead, and two wounded, all worked at the construction site in Panjgur, spokesperson for the Balochistan government Shahid Rind said in a statement, adding the attack took place late at night. Balochistan has seen an increase in strikes by separatist ethnic militants. Last year on September 29, a total of 50 people were killed and dozens were injured in a suicide bombing near a mosque in Mastung. People had gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Following the explosion, a state of emergency was declared in Balochistan. (With inputs from agencies)

Blast in Pak's Balochistan: Death toll rises to seven, CM condemns explosion

Massive blast rocked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Tuesday (Jan 30), killing at least four people and injuring several in Balochistan's Sibi less than 10 days before the general elections are scheduled to take place on February 8.&nbsp;

Dr Babar, who is the medical superintendent of the District Headquarters Hospital in Sibi, confirmed the injuries and casualties to DAWN.&nbsp;

Zakaullah Gujjar, the Sibi Station House Officer (SHO), said that those injured in the blast were rushed to the Civil Hospital. Most of them were in critical condition.&nbsp;

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The scene was cordoned off and a bomb disposal squad was summoned. Police officials told local media that the explosive material was installed in a motorcycle.&nbsp;

Citing sources, ARY news reported that the blast occurred during a rally of former prime minister Imran Khan's party at Jinnah Road.&nbsp;

The PTI released a statement on social media platform X, stating that the blast occurred at an election rally organised by party-backed candidate Saddam Tareen.&nbsp;

The political party said that four PTI workers were killed and seven were injured. Meanwhile, Tareen, who is contesting the polls from the NA-253 (Ziarat) constituency, remained unhurt.&nbsp;

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"We strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and demand that attention should be given to suppressing terrorists instead of PTI workers," the party said on X.&nbsp;

Labelling the incident as a "criminal failure" of the provincial and federal governments, PTI called for a "full investigation".

It said, "A full investigation of the incident should be conducted and the criminal negligence of the supervising governments should also be investigated to bring those responsible to justice."&nbsp;

While responding to the incident, the Election Commission of Pakistan said on X that it had taken notice of the incident. It also informed that it has summoned a report from Balochistan’s chief secretary and police chief.

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Massive blast rocked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Tuesday (Jan 30), killing at least four people and injuring several in Balochistan's Sibi less than 10 days before the general elections are scheduled to take place on February 8.

Massive blast rocked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally on Tuesday (Jan 30), killing at least four people and injuring several in Balochistan's Sibi less than 10 days before the general elections are scheduled to take place on February 8. Dr Babar, who is the medical superintendent of the District Headquarters Hospital in Sibi, confirmed the injuries and casualties to DAWN. Zakaullah Gujjar, the Sibi Station House Officer (SHO), said that those injured in the blast were rushed to the Civil Hospital. Most of them were in critical condition. Also read: Cipher case: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood sentenced to 10 years in prison The scene was cordoned off and a bomb disposal squad was summoned. Police officials told local media that the explosive material was installed in a motorcycle. Citing sources, ARY news reported that the blast occurred during a rally of former prime minister Imran Khan's party at Jinnah Road. The PTI released a statement on social media platform X, stating that the blast occurred at an election rally organised by party-backed candidate Saddam Tareen. The political party said that four PTI workers were killed and seven were injured. Meanwhile, Tareen, who is contesting the polls from the NA-253 (Ziarat) constituency, remained unhurt. Also read: Pakistan to soon roll out new currency notes with advanced security features Watch: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi convicted in Cipher case × "We strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and demand that attention should be given to suppressing terrorists instead of PTI workers," the party said on X. Labelling the incident as a "criminal failure" of the provincial and federal governments, PTI called for a "full investigation". It said, "A full investigation of the incident should be conducted and the criminal negligence of the supervising governments should also be investigated to bring those responsible to justice." While responding to the incident, the Election Commission of Pakistan said on X that it had taken notice of the incident. It also informed that it has summoned a report from Balochistan’s chief secretary and police chief. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Blast during PTI rally kills at least four people in Balochistan's Sibi

At least 52&nbsp;people, including a police officer, were killed and more than 130 injured in a bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday (Sep 29). Officials suspect that a suicide bomber was responsible for the explosion.

According to reports, people had gathered near Al-Falah Masque, Mastung district, to mark Eid Miladun Nabi — the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has died in the blast, and more casualties are feared.

Balochistan interim information minister said that rescue teams have been deployed to the blast site and critically injured persons are being transferred to Quetta.

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He also announced that an emergency has been imposed in all the hospitals.

“The enemy wants to destroy religious tolerance and peace in Balochistan with foreign blessings. The explosion is unbearable,” Achakzai said, according to Geo TV.

<h2>Alert sounded across Pak</h2>

Security has been tightened in Karachi city which is more than 500 kilometres from the blast site. Additional Inspector General Khadim Husain Rind directed the police to remain “completely on high alert” in view of the Mastung blast.

Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti strongly condemned the blast and expressed his grief at the loss of lives.

Bugti said all resources are being put to use for the rescue operation, and added&nbsp;that no effort would be spared in treating the injured.

This is the second time that an explosion has&nbsp;rocked the same district in Balochistan in a month. On September 14, at least 11 people lost their lives, while scores were left injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mastung district has witnessed a spate of terror attacks in the recent past, with the major one reported in July 2018, during which at least 128 people were killed and&nbsp; over 200 were injured. The attack was one of the deadliest in the district's history.&nbsp;

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At least 52 people, including a police officer, were killed and more than 130 injured in a bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday (Sep 29).

At least 52 people, including a police officer, were killed and more than 130 injured in a bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday (Sep 29). Officials suspect that a suicide bomber was responsible for the explosion. According to reports, people had gathered near Al-Falah Masque, Mastung district, to mark Eid Miladun Nabi — the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has died in the blast, and more casualties are feared. Balochistan interim information minister said that rescue teams have been deployed to the blast site and critically injured persons are being transferred to Quetta. At least 13 killed, more than 70 injured in suicide blast near mosque in Balochistan#Mastung #BalochistanBlast #Pakistan Read more: https://t.co/r8TqfF6H7S pic.twitter.com/0zOwvksHPW — WION (@WIONews) September 29, 2023 × He also announced that an emergency has been imposed in all the hospitals. “The enemy wants to destroy religious tolerance and peace in Balochistan with foreign blessings. The explosion is unbearable,” Achakzai said, according to Geo TV. Alert sounded across Pak Security has been tightened in Karachi city which is more than 500 kilometres from the blast site. Additional Inspector General Khadim Husain Rind directed the police to remain “completely on high alert” in view of the Mastung blast. Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti strongly condemned the blast and expressed his grief at the loss of lives. Bugti said all resources are being put to use for the rescue operation, and added that no effort would be spared in treating the injured. This is the second time that an explosion has rocked the same district in Balochistan in a month. On September 14, at least 11 people lost their lives, while scores were left injured. Mastung district has witnessed a spate of terror attacks in the recent past, with the major one reported in July 2018, during which at least 128 people were killed and over 200 were injured. The attack was one of the deadliest in the district's history. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: At least 52 killed, more than 130 injured in suicide blast near mosque in Balochistan

At least 10 people have been killed in a blast near a mosque in Mastung district, while more than 40 people have been reportedly injured. A Deputy Superintendent of Police has died in the blast. Authorities fear that the death toll might further increase.

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Four people have been killed and dozens were injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan's Balochistan. The explosion took place in Barkhan district, when a motorcycle laid with explosives blew up Rukni Bazaar area. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack till now.

BREAKING: Motorcycle bomb kills 4, injures 12 in Pakistan's Balochistan

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan.

"As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported.

"Fortunately, no football player was injured in the blast," the officer said.

The local police informed that unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) next to the wall of the football ground which exploded during a match.

Police have registered a case has been against the unidentified persons. So far, no terror outfit has taken the responsibility for the blast.

There has been an increase in violence in Balochistan, with several incidents being reported last year, Dawn reported.&nbsp;

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan. "As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported.

As many as 14 people were injured in an explosion during a football match on Tuesday in a town located in Pakistan`s Balochistan. "As many as 14 people watching the football match got injured in the blast that rocked the industrial (Hub) town," Tariq Elahi Mastoi, a district police officer said, The Express Tribune reported. "Fortunately, no football player was injured in the blast," the officer said. The local police informed that unidentified miscreants planted an improvised explosive device (IED) next to the wall of the football ground which exploded during a match. Police have registered a case has been against the unidentified persons. So far, no terror outfit has taken the responsibility for the blast. There has been an increase in violence in Balochistan, with several incidents being reported last year, Dawn reported.

14 injured in explosion during football match in Pak's Balochistan

Members of the Shi'ite Hazara minority in&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;who have blockaded a highway in Quetta with the bodies of slain coal miners said on Tuesday they will not withdraw until Prime Minister Imran Khan meets them and the killers are brought to justice.

Islamic State militants slit the throats of 11 miners in a residential compound near a mine site in&nbsp;Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, filming the entire incident and later posting it online.

Thousands of Hazaras have since staged a protest, arranging the coffins across a highway in the provincial capital Quetta.

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"We have become tired of picking up the bodies of our people," Syed Agha Raza, a Hazara Shi'ite political leader, told Reuters.

Masooma Yaqoob Ali told Reuters her elder brother along with four other relatives were among those killed.

“Now we have no male member [of our family] to take coffins of our brother and other relatives to the graveyard for burial,” she said, shedding tears as she spoke.

The protesters are refusing to bury the victims of the attack until demands, which include the resignation of the provincial government, are met. Protests also occurred on Tuesday in Karachi,&nbsp;Pakistan's large southern city.

Balochistan Home Secretary Hafiz Basid told Reuters at least nine of the victims were from neighbouring Afghanistan, and two bodies had thus far been taken there for burial. Afghanistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that seven of the dead were Afghan, and both sides were investigating the incident together.

Hazaras have faced persecution by extremists in both countries, where Sunni Islam predominates. Some Afghan Hazaras come to&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;for work in the winter, including at the coal mine in Balochistan.

Hundreds of Hazara have been killed over the last decade in attacks in&nbsp;Pakistan, including bombings in schools and crowded markets and brazen ambushes of buses along&nbsp;Pakistani roads.

Members of the Shi'ite Hazara minority in Pakistan who have blockaded a highway in Quetta with the bodies of slain coal miners said on Tuesday they will not withdraw until Prime Minister Imran Khan meets them and the killers are brought to justice.

Members of the Shi'ite Hazara minority in Pakistan who have blockaded a highway in Quetta with the bodies of slain coal miners said on Tuesday they will not withdraw until Prime Minister Imran Khan meets them and the killers are brought to justice. Islamic State militants slit the throats of 11 miners in a residential compound near a mine site in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, filming the entire incident and later posting it online. Thousands of Hazaras have since staged a protest, arranging the coffins across a highway in the provincial capital Quetta. Also read: Pakistani Hazara families refuse to bury Mach massacre victims "We have become tired of picking up the bodies of our people," Syed Agha Raza, a Hazara Shi'ite political leader, told Reuters. Masooma Yaqoob Ali told Reuters her elder brother along with four other relatives were among those killed. “Now we have no male member [of our family] to take coffins of our brother and other relatives to the graveyard for burial,” she said, shedding tears as she spoke. The protesters are refusing to bury the victims of the attack until demands, which include the resignation of the provincial government, are met. Protests also occurred on Tuesday in Karachi, Pakistan's large southern city. Balochistan Home Secretary Hafiz Basid told Reuters at least nine of the victims were from neighbouring Afghanistan, and two bodies had thus far been taken there for burial. Afghanistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that seven of the dead were Afghan, and both sides were investigating the incident together. Hazaras have faced persecution by extremists in both countries, where Sunni Islam predominates. Some Afghan Hazaras come to Pakistan for work in the winter, including at the coal mine in Balochistan. Hundreds of Hazara have been killed over the last decade in attacks in Pakistan, including bombings in schools and crowded markets and brazen ambushes of buses along Pakistani roads.

Pakistan's Hazara say no end to Quetta sit-in without justice for slain miners

Islamic&nbsp;State&nbsp;claimed responsibility for an attack on Sunday that killed 11 miners from Pakistan’s minority Shi’ite Hazaras in Baluchistan province.

The attack took place early on Sunday morning in the Mach area of Bolan district around 100 kms southeast of Baluchistan's capital Quetta, killing the miners who were in a shared residential room near the coal mine where they worked, officials said.

“The throats of all coal miners have been slit, after their hands were tied behind their backs and (they were) blind folded,” a security official told Reuters, requesting anonymity as he is not allowed to speak to media.

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A video clip making the rounds on WhatsApp groups, apparently shot by a first responder, showed three bodies lying outside the room and the rest inside in pools of blood.

“The condemnable killing of 11 innocent coal miners in Mach Baluchistan is yet another cowardly inhuman act of terrorism,” Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a tweet.

“Have asked Frontier Constabulary to use all resources to apprehend these killers and bring them to justice,” he said.

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Islamic&nbsp;State&nbsp;later claimed responsibility for the attack, through its Amaq news agency via its Telegram communications channel.

The attack came after a relative lull in nearly a year of violence against the mainly Shi’ite Hazara minority in the province.

In April, a market suicide bombing killed 18 people, half of whom were Hazaras.

Following Sunday's attack, members of the Hazara minority in Quetta blocked the western bypass and set fire to tyres to protest against the killings.

Baluchistan is the focus of the $60-billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a transport and energy link planned between western China and Pakistan’s southern deepwater port of Gwadar.

Hazaras have been frequently targeted by Taliban and&nbsp;Islamic&nbsp;State&nbsp;militants and other Sunni Muslim militant groups in both Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The attacks in Afghanistan have been claimed by an affiliate of&nbsp;Islamic&nbsp;State.

In 2013, three bombings killed more than 200 people in Hazara neighbourhoods in Quetta.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Sunday that killed 11 miners from Pakistan’s minority Shi’ite Hazaras in Baluchistan province. The attack took place early on Sunday morning in the Mach area of Bolan district around 100 kms southeast of Baluchistan's capital Quetta, killing the miners who were in a shared residential room near the coal mine where they worked, officials said.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Sunday that killed 11 miners from Pakistan’s minority Shi’ite Hazaras in Baluchistan province. The attack took place early on Sunday morning in the Mach area of Bolan district around 100 kms southeast of Baluchistan's capital Quetta, killing the miners who were in a shared residential room near the coal mine where they worked, officials said. “The throats of all coal miners have been slit, after their hands were tied behind their backs and (they were) blind folded,” a security official told Reuters, requesting anonymity as he is not allowed to speak to media. Also read: Gunmen kill 11 miners in Balochistan A video clip making the rounds on WhatsApp groups, apparently shot by a first responder, showed three bodies lying outside the room and the rest inside in pools of blood. “The condemnable killing of 11 innocent coal miners in Mach Baluchistan is yet another cowardly inhuman act of terrorism,” Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a tweet. “Have asked Frontier Constabulary to use all resources to apprehend these killers and bring them to justice,” he said. Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the attack, through its Amaq news agency via its Telegram communications channel. The attack came after a relative lull in nearly a year of violence against the mainly Shi’ite Hazara minority in the province. In April, a market suicide bombing killed 18 people, half of whom were Hazaras. Following Sunday's attack, members of the Hazara minority in Quetta blocked the western bypass and set fire to tyres to protest against the killings. Baluchistan is the focus of the $60-billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a transport and energy link planned between western China and Pakistan’s southern deepwater port of Gwadar. Hazaras have been frequently targeted by Taliban and Islamic State militants and other Sunni Muslim militant groups in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. The attacks in Afghanistan have been claimed by an affiliate of Islamic State. In 2013, three bombings killed more than 200 people in Hazara neighbourhoods in Quetta.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Pakistan's Shi'ite Hazara minority that killed 11

&nbsp;At least five people were killed and eight others injured in a roadside blast that took place in Quetta`s Sariab Mill area&nbsp;on Wednesday.

The Dawn quoted security sources as saying that a roadside bomb exploded when a police vehicle, carrying 35 police personnel, passed on Quetta-Sibbi road.

Civil Hospital Quetta Spokesperson Wasim Baig confirmed the casualties, saying that five people lost their lives while at least eight injured have been brought to the medical facility where emergency has been imposed.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and are investigating the explosion.

Security personnel is often targeted in roadside explosions and suicide attacks in Balochistan province.&nbsp;

Eight others were injured in the roadside blast in the Sariab Mill area

At least five people were killed and eight others injured in a roadside blast that took place in Quetta`s Sariab Mill area on Wednesday. The Dawn quoted security sources as saying that a roadside bomb exploded when a police vehicle, carrying 35 police personnel, passed on Quetta-Sibbi road. Civil Hospital Quetta Spokesperson Wasim Baig confirmed the casualties, saying that five people lost their lives while at least eight injured have been brought to the medical facility where emergency has been imposed. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are investigating the explosion. Security personnel is often targeted in roadside explosions and suicide attacks in Balochistan province.

Pakistan: Roadside blast kills five in Quetta

At least 52 people were killed and more than 105 were wounded in an explosion at the Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan&#39;s Khuzdar district, the Pakistani publication DawnNews reported.&nbsp;

According to reports in local media, the blast took place inside the premises of the shrine, injuring several devotees, including women and children.&nbsp;

&ldquo;People who are critically injured in the blast will be transported to Karachi,&quot; Balochistan interior minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti told DawnNews.&nbsp;

In-charge Edhi Foundation Lasbella Hakeem Lassi confirmed the explosion to Geo News, saying that more than 500 people were inside the shrine when the blast took place.&nbsp;

Authorities said they were facing difficulty in accessing the site of the incident due to its remote location in a hilly terrain. Communication and electricity services were also hit by the blast, adding to the problems of the emergency services trying to reach the injured.&nbsp;

The injured are being transported to Karachi for treatment as no major hospital is located near the blast site.&nbsp;

The local government declared an emergency in all hospitals of Khuzdar district. Bugti promised that action would be taken if any security lapses are found on part of the state.&nbsp;

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the suicide&nbsp;attack, but Bugti did not confirm the claim.&nbsp;

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have strongly condemned the bomb blast. They directed the concerned authorities to speed up the rescue activities and provide best medical facilities to the injured.

This is not the first time that extremists have targeted a shrine in Balochistan. This is the third major incident of a bombing in the province since August.

In August, about 70 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack outside the civil hospital in the provincial capital Quetta. Last month, 64 police cadets and two army men were killed when three terrorists raided a police training centre in Quetta.&nbsp;

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Emergency services from Karachi were rushed to the remote location, no major hospitals are located near the shrine

At least 52 people were killed and more than 105 were wounded in an explosion at the Shah Noorani shrine in Balochistan's Khuzdar district, the Pakistani publication DawnNews reported. According to reports in local media, the blast took place inside the premises of the shrine, injuring several devotees, including women and children. “People who are critically injured in the blast will be transported to Karachi," Balochistan interior minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti told DawnNews. In-charge Edhi Foundation Lasbella Hakeem Lassi confirmed the explosion to Geo News, saying that more than 500 people were inside the shrine when the blast took place. Authorities said they were facing difficulty in accessing the site of the incident due to its remote location in a hilly terrain. Communication and electricity services were also hit by the blast, adding to the problems of the emergency services trying to reach the injured. The injured are being transported to Karachi for treatment as no major hospital is located near the blast site. The local government declared an emergency in all hospitals of Khuzdar district. Bugti promised that action would be taken if any security lapses are found on part of the state. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the suicide attack, but Bugti did not confirm the claim. President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have strongly condemned the bomb blast. They directed the concerned authorities to speed up the rescue activities and provide best medical facilities to the injured. This is not the first time that extremists have targeted a shrine in Balochistan. This is the third major incident of a bombing in the province since August. In August, about 70 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack outside the civil hospital in the provincial capital Quetta. Last month, 64 police cadets and two army men were killed when three terrorists raided a police training centre in Quetta. (WION)

Balochistan shrine blast: At least 52 killed, 105 wounded in explosion