Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound grief over the tragic deaths of three innocent civilians in a terrorist attack on a passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Quetta in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Wednesday. Attributing the attack to “Fitna al-Hindustan” terrorists, Sharif vowed that those responsible for targeting unarmed citizens would pay a heavy price.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, Sharif offered prayers for the departed souls and strength for their bereaved families, while directing authorities to ensure immediate medical assistance for the seven injured victims, some of whom remain in critical condition at Kalat Civil Hospital.

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PM Sharif condemned the assault, assuring severe consequences for the terrorists who harm innocent citizens. He reiterated that the government and security forces are resolute in their commitment to eradicating terrorism from Pakistan.