Security officials and rescuers gather near wrecked vehicles at the scene of a deadly explosion in Quetta, Pakistan. EPASecurity officials and rescuers gather near wrecked vehicles at the scene of a deadly explosion in Quetta, Pakistan. EPAPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns explosion in which many others were injuredThe NationalMay 24, 2026HeadphonesBookmarkSeveral people have been killed and “many more” injured in a bomb blast in Quetta, Pakistan, the country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday.“I strongly condemn the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak, Quetta, which has resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left many others injured,” Mr Sharif said.“Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” he added.He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. “The entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan in this hour of grief.”Quetta is the provincial capital and largest city of Balochistan province, near Pakistan's border with Afghanistan.This is a developing story ...Updated: May 24, 2026, 8:49 AMMost popular today12345678910