At least sixteen people were killed and several others injured in an explosion in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta on Friday morning.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and injured have been shifted to Bolan Medical Complex.

CONDEMNATIONS

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly condemned the Quetta blast.

Deploring the loss of precious lives in the despicable incident, he directed to provide best possible medical treatment to the injured.

The Prime Minister has also sought inquiry report into the incident.

Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Jam Kamal Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar have also strongly condemned blast.

Expressing sorrow and grief over loss of precious human lives, they condoled and sympathized with bereaved families.