UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack which took place in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing at least a dozen people.
In a statement broadcast by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Gueterres called for a full investigation into the incident.
"The Secretary General is deeply saddened by the reported suicide attack, and he extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a full recovery to those injured.
The Secretary-General condemns acts of violence and terrorism in the strongest terms.He reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable, and he calls for a full investigation." Haq said.
A suicide bomber killed at least 12 people outside a court building in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, on Tuesday, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
More than 27 people were injured with some in critical condition, a hospital source reported.
The bomber attempted to enter the court building on foot but detonated the explosive device outside, near a police vehicle, after waiting for 10 to 15 minutes, Naqvi told reporters at the scene.
"We are investigating this incident from various angles. This is not just another bombing; it occurred right here in Islamabad," the minister stated.
The explosion took place near the entrance to the Islamabad district court, which is usually packed with a large number of litigants.
Local media showed disturbing images of bloodied individuals lying next to a police van.
Most of the victims were civilians, and the injured were taken to hospitals for emergency treatment. Police and emergency services cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
President Asif Zardari condemned the attack, calling for the elimination of "foreign-sponsored" terrorists operating in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the bombing, alleging foreign involvement in attacks originating from Afghan soil.
India rejected Sharif’s claims, calling them “baseless and unfounded” and saying the international community would not be misled.
Separately, in Wana, northwestern Pakistan, security forces engaged militants inside a building at Wana Cadet College. Around 500 cadets are housed in a hostel on the campus, away from the building where the operation is ongoing, according to security sources.
No further details on casualties in Wana have been reported.
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