UN chief deplores Quetta, Parachinar bombings

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UNITED NATIONS/ ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Friday’s twin bombing at a marketplace in Parachinar, capital of Kurram Agency, and a suicide attack at a checkpoint in Quetta.

“He hoped those responsible for these crimes will be swiftly brought to justice,” according to a statement issued by his spokesperson.

In his statement, Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also expressed his solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan in its efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism.

Pirzada condemns terrorist attacks: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada also condemned the Quetta and Parachinar attacks.

Pirzada, in his message, said the blasts were cowardly acts of terrorism and expressed grief over the loss of precious lives.

According to news reports, dozens of people were killed and more than 100 were injured in the two separate attacks. Early on Friday, a bomb attack took place in Quetta. In the afternoon, deadly blasts hit a market in Parachinar.