Islamabad:
The United Nations led the international convictions of the terrorist attack on a train in Balutchistan, while the world capitals expressed their solidarity with Islamabad following the horrible aggression against innocent civilians.
Terrorists belonging to the Liberation Army of Baloch (Bla) diverted the Jaffar Express, with 450 passengers on board, while it was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, in the Bolan district on Tuesday. The security forces immediately launched the rescue operation, which continued until Wednesday.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres firmly condemned the diversion of the Jaffar Express and asked for the immediate release of the hostages, said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The secretary general clearly said that “attacks on civilians are unacceptable and that the international community should take action to prevent such incidents,” he added.
British Foreign Minister David Lammy, in an article on the X microblogging website, condemned “the terrorist attack in Balutchistan”. He said, “Our thoughts go close to those who have lost their lives.” A similar message was also tweed by the British High Commissioner Jane Marriott.
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, also condemned the terrorist attack and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. Our greatest condolences go the people and the families of the victims. While the situation always takes place, we express our deep concern for hostages and call their immediate release, “she wrote on X.
China also condemned the terrorist attack and promised to continue the firm support of Beijing in Islamabad to combat terrorism, maintain solidarity and social stability and protect the security of civilians.
“We noted the reports and strongly condemned this terrorist attack,” said the spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, during his regular briefing. “We will continue to firmly support Pakistan in the fight against terrorism, solidarity and social stability and the protection of civil security.”
The spokesman, Mao, said that China firmly opposed terrorism in any form, adding that China was ready to strengthen counter-terrorism and security cooperation with Pakistan and keep the peaceful, safe and stable region jointly.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei firmly condemned the hostage-taking incident, expressing a deep concern about endangering innocent civilians. In a press release, Baghaei reaffirmed the position of Iran’s principles against all forms of terrorism and violent extremism.
He extended solidarity with the government and the people of Pakistan during this difficult period. In addition, he reiterated Iran’s desire to provide necessary help to help end the terrorist law and ensure the safety of affected people.
In addition, the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad denounced the aggression as a “loose crime against humanity”, stressing that the targeting of civilians and the disruption of vital transport infrastructure constituted a serious violation of human rights and international standards.
The United States Embassy in Islamabad has prolonged “the deepest sympathies and condolences to victims, their families and all those affected by this horrible act, affirmed by the Baloutch Liberation Army, a world-class terrorist group specially designated in the United States.
“The Pakistani people deserves to live without violence and fear. The United States will remain an unshakable partner in Pakistan in their efforts to ensure the security and security of all its citizens. We are in solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult period,” the embassy said in a statement.
(With agencies and news office)
