CM slams terrorists attack on bus
She expressed a deep sense of sorrow over martyrdom of innocent passengers. She offered condolences and extended her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families.
It may be noted that separatists had killed nine passengers of Punjab-bound buses near Zhob area of Balochistan last night.
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