President strongly condemns attack on security personnel

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday strongly condemned a blast that caused deaths and injuries to security personnel travelling in a bus in Quetta.

The President termed it a heinous attack and said the government and the nation were determined and committed to fight and eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

President Zardari asked the provincial authorities to ensure provision of best possible medical facilities to those injured in the attack.

In a message to the families of those who lost their lives, the President prayed to Allah Almighty to shower his blessings on the departed souls. He also prayed for courage to their families to bear the loss with equanimity.