At least 16 people, including two Frontier Corps personnel and eight civilians, were killed on Tuesday in a suicide bombing and exchange of fire near Pishin Stop in Quetta, according to Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Kakar.
He said more than 30 others — including women and children — were injured and taken to Civil Hospital Quetta, where six remain in critical condition.
Kakar said dry food and other items were recovered from the possession of six slain terrorists, suggesting they had planned a prolonged confrontation after entering the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters.
According to him, the attackers arrived in two vehicles. One was blown up in a suicide attack near a barrier, while the second attempted to enter the FC headquarters but was stopped by personnel at the checkpoint.
Two FC personnel were killed in the exchange of fire.
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
The explosion was powerful enough to shatter the windows and doors of nearby buildings.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday strongly condemned the suicide attack in Quetta, which he said was carried out by the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij. In a statement, the president said that elements serving the interests of Fitna al Khawarij and India could not undermine Pakistan’s peace and stability.
He commended the security forces for their timely and effective response in foiling what he called the “malicious designs of the terrorists.” President Zardari also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and lauded the courage and resolve of the country’s security forces in defending the motherland.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to continue thwarting what he described as “the nefarious designs of India-backed miscreants,” adding that the growing frustration of anti-Pakistan forces reflected their failure and inevitable downfall.
“As the global and regional scenario is shifting against anti-Pakistan states and their proxies, they are getting desperate. Pakistan, its people and the security forces shall prevail, Insha Allah,” President Zardari said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for killing terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan involved in the Quetta terrorist attack.
In a statement, the prime minister prayed for the swift recovery of the personnel and civilians injured in the attack.
He said the “nefarious designs of those who harmed the lives and property of innocent and defenceless citizens would be crushed.”
“The elements attempting to harm Pakistan’s integrity will be dealt with exemplary punishment. The government, security forces, and the entire nation are determined to eradicate terrorism and Fitna-al-Hindustan from the country,” Prime Minister Shehbaz said.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the Quetta blast, praising the swift and effective response of security forces.
He said four terrorists were “sent to hell” in the operation, adding that terrorists could not weaken the nation’s resolve through cowardly acts. “The sacrifices of the people and security institutions will not go in vain,” Bugti said.
وزیر اعلیٰ بلوچستان میر سرفراز بگٹی کی کوئٹہ دھماکے کی شدید مذمت۔
— Govt. of Balochistan (@dpr_gob) September 30, 2025
واقعہ کے بعد سیکورٹی فورسز نے فوری اور مؤثر ردعمل دیا، سیکورٹی فورسز نے چار دہشتگردوں کو جہنم واصل کیا۔ دہشت گرد بزدلانہ کارروائیوں سے قوم کا حوصلہ پست نہیں کرسکتے۔ عوام اور سکیورٹی اداروں کی قربانیاں رائیگاں نہیں…
The chief minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Balochistan peaceful and secure. He also expressed solidarity with the families of those martyred in the attack and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
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