NEW YORK – The United Nations (UN) has expressed its full solidarity with the government of Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the ‘cowardly’ attack in Quetta in which 20 people were killed and 48 wounded.
He also extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Pakistan.
Yesterday, a strong explosion killed at least 20 people at a busy vegetable market in the Balochistan province. Eight people from Hazara community, an FC official, two children are among the dead.
Hundreds of people were present at the site of the blast, which caused severe damage to the buildings nearby.
