ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned a blast near Quetta Railway Station.

The acting president and prime minister prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude.

The acting president expressed his deep grief over loss of precious lives.

He said that terrorists were the enemies of humanity who targeted innocent people and reiterated the resolve of taking all possible measures to efface terrorism.

The prime minister reiterated that terrorists inflicting harm on the lives and properties of innocent people would have to pay the heavy price.

The government and security forces were fully active to eliminate terrorism, he added.

The prime minister sought an inquiry report from Balochistan government over the incident.

The acting president and the prime minister also directed for provision of treatment to injured on property basis.

On the other hand, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed his deepest condolences over the tragic loss of life and those who sustained injuries in the early Saturday morning Quetta blast.

In a message on private news channel, he strongly condemned the Quetta blast, stating that police and rescue teams swiftly responded to the scene.

He emphasized that the terrorist attack targeted innocent civilians, which is utterly inhumane.

May our collective grief translate into action against terrorism and our resolve for peace only grow stronger, he added.

He added that investigators are also interviewing eyewitnesses, analyzing forensic evidence and scouring the blast site for clues to piece together the events surrounding the explosion.

The Chief Minister has also directed the authorities to provide all necessary resources and support to expedite the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

He stressed that the investigation will be thorough, transparent and swift, ensuring that those responsible for the heinous act will be held accountable.