Pishin (Web Desk): Two children and a woman were killed and 13 including two policemen were injured in a bomb blast near police lines Pishin district of Balochistan.
According to Balochistan government Spokesman Shahid Rind, the injured have been shifted to District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Pishin.
The rescue teams rushed to the scene to provide aid to the injured, who were later shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
In a statement, he said that anti-social and anti-state elements would not be shown any leniency.
Shahid also assured that the injured would receive the best possible medical care.
Police authorities stated that the exact nature of the blast is yet to be determined, but initial reports suggest that it may have been a targeted attack on the police.
They added that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion and identify those responsible.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the blast near police lines in Pishin district of Balochistan province.
In a message, the prime minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of young children’s lives in the blast and sympathized with the bereaved family members of the martyred children.
Praying for swift recovery of the police personnel who sustained injuries in the blast, PM Shehbaz directed the relevant authorities to ensure provision of the best possible medical care to them.
He also directed the authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice, ensuring they receive exemplary punishment.
The premier said the coward terrorists were not worthy of being called humans, for targeting innocent children.
PM Shehbaz reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the fight against terrorism until uprooting of the menace.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the blast near Police Lines in Pishin and expressed sorrow over the incident in which two children lost their lives.
He also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
Mohsin Naqvi prayed for the swift recovery of the injured police personnel and other individuals.
He said that those who target innocent children do not deserve to be called humans.
The interior minister reiterated the resolve that this war against terrorists and their facilitators will continue until their elimination.
He added that it is a war for the survival of Pakistan and to provide a peaceful and secure Pakistan to future generations.
The interior minister further emphasized that the nation and security forces stand shoulder to shoulder in this war.