Global Outrage Erupts Over Khuzdar School Bus Bombing

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemns the attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Pakistan.

A tragic morning in Khuzdar:

Earlier this week, a school bus carrying students in Khuzdar was bombed. The bombing resulted in the death of 6 people while 40 people were injured. The attack took place near Zero Point on the Quetta-Karachi highway as the bus headed to the Army Public School inside the Khuzdar Cantonment. Officials say that at least a dozen students are in critical condition.

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United Nations condemns the attack:

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) issued a powerful condemnation of the attack. The UNSC called the attack “heinous and cowardly.” It offered heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the government of Pakistan. The UNSC stressed that terrorism in all forms is a grave threat to peace and security around the world. The UNSC stressed the accountability of the attackers involved in this heinous crime.

Worldwide call for justice:

The UN council called on all countries to actively cooperate with Pakistan to bring the attackers to justice. It reminded the world that terrorism can never be justified. The council reaffirmed that every country must fight terrorism in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.

Pakistan vows to hunt down attackers:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir visited the injured students in Quetta. They consoled the affected families and promised to give them justice. Security forces have vowed to relentlessly track down the culprits behind the bombing. The government has also heightened security in the area to prevent further attacks.

Claims of foreign involvement:

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the recent attack has a foreign involvement. He informed the Public about Pakistan’s retaliatory move with evidence. However, he raised his fingers towards Indian-backed groups. His claims add a geopolitical layer to an already heartbreaking tragedy and are expected to spark further discussions on cross-border terrorism.