Elections 2024: Pakistan Army, LEAs continue to hold flag march

Islamabad: Pakistan Army and other law enforcement agencies continue to hold flag march in different parts of the country.

Soldiers of Pakistan Army will be deputed outside the polling stations to deal any untoward situation in a timely manner.

Pakistan Army and other security departments are committed to ensure peaceful conduct of the elections. 

Earlier in the day, In Balochistan, at least 13 people were martyred and 16 injured in a bomb blast near office of a political party at Khanozai area of Pishin district.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, at least eight people were martyred and thirteen others injured in another bomb blast near office of a political party in Qilla Saifullah district in Balochistan.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.

President Dr. Arif Alvi has strongly condemned the blasts in Pishin and Qilla Saifullah.

In a statement, Dr. Arif Alvi expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

Dr Arif Alvi condoled with the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls. 

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly condemned the blasts in Pishin and Qilla Saifullah.

Expressing regret over the loss of lives in blasts, the Prime Minister instructed to provide immediate medical aid to the injured.

The Prime Minister sought the report of the incident from the Chief Secretary Balochistan.

He said the government is determined to conduct the general elections peacefully and any attempt to sabotage the law and order situation will be thwarted.

Caretaker Provincial Home Minister Mir Zubair Jamali has strongly condemned the blast and sought report from Deputy Commissioner Pishin.

He also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives.