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See - Sada Elbalad
22-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
5 Killed in Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
Israa Farhan A devastating suicide bombing in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province has claimed the lives of five individuals, including at least three schoolchildren, according to the Pakistani military. The attack struck a military-operated school bus in the Khuzdar district on Monday, sparking national outrage and international condemnation. Local authorities confirmed that the bus was transporting children of military personnel to a school located within an army camp. Around 40 students were onboard at the time of the explosion. Several children were injured, with some reported in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll may rise. Initial investigations suggest that the explosion was a suicide bombing. Television footage showed harrowing images of three schoolgirls from middle and high school among the victims. Yasir Iqbal, an official overseeing the Khuzdar district, noted that while the exact nature of the attack is still being investigated, early findings strongly indicate a deliberate suicide assault. The Pakistani army quickly condemned the bombing and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. In a statement from its media wing, the military promised that the planners, facilitators, and perpetrators of the attack would be pursued and held accountable. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the attack, announcing an emergency visit to Balochistan to oversee investigations. His office described the bombing as a heinous act carried out by armed militants. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of the children, calling the attackers monsters undeserving of any mercy. In a separate development, the Pakistani government levelled accusations against India, claiming New Delhi's involvement in the incident—though no concrete evidence has yet been provided to support the claim. India's Ministry of External Affairs swiftly rejected the allegations. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded by stating that Pakistan routinely blames India to deflect attention from its internal issues. The bombing has drawn sharp condemnation from international bodies. The US Embassy in Pakistan and UNICEF both expressed their outrage via social media. The US statement emphasised that the killing of innocent children is beyond comprehension and reiterated that no child should ever fear going to school. UNICEF echoed this sentiment, underscoring the need for safe education environments across the region. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
TimesLIVE
22-05-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
Three children were among at least five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack that Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. About 40 students were on the bus, which was headed to an army-run school, and several sustained injuries, said Yasir Iqbal, administrator of Khuzdar district, where the incident took place. Pakistan's military and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif swiftly condemned the violence and accused 'Indian terror proxies' of involvement, though they did not share any evidence linking the attack to New Delhi. 'Planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian-sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice,' the military's media wing said. India rejected Pakistan's accusations.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Suicide bomber kills five on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
QUETTA: Three children were among at least five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack that Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. About 40 students were on the bus, which was headed to an army-run school, and several sustained injuries, said Yasir Iqbal, administrator of Khuzdar district, where the incident took place. Pakistan's military and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif swiftly condemned the violence and accused 'Indian terror proxies' of involvement, although they did not share any evidence linking the attack to New Delhi. 'Planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian-sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice,' the military's media wing said. India rejected Pakistan's accusations. 'In order to divert attention from its reputation as the global epicentre of terrorism and to hide its own gross failings, it has become second nature for Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues,' the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. India also declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata, the second such expulsion in a week, for 'indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status.' The Pakistani charge d'affaires was summoned and given a warning to ensure that Pakistani officials do not misuse their privileges and status, the ministry added. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry made a similar move early on Thursday as an official of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad was declared persona non grata, it said in a statement posted on social media. The Indian charge d'affaires was summoned to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry to stress that Indian officials in Pakistan should not 'misuse their privileges and status in any manner,' the statement added. Tensions remain high after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. Diplomats have warned the truce is fragile, following the most dramatic escalation of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours in decades. Both have traded accusations of supporting militancy on each other's soil - a charge that each denies. The latest escalation, in which the two countries traded missiles, was sparked when India accused Pakistan of supporting a militant assault on tourists in the Indian portion of the contested region of Kashmir. Islamabad denies any involvement. In Wednesday's attack in Balochistan, at least three children and two adults were killed, the army said. Local television showed images of three dead girls from middle and high school. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, reminiscent of an attack on a military school in the northern city of Peshawar in 2014 that killed more than 130 children. That attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, an ultra-radical Islamist militant group. Attacks by separatist groups in Balochistan have risen in recent years. In March, the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a railway track and took passengers from a train hostage, killing 31 civilians, soldiers and staff.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Pakistan Blames India After Deadly Balochistan School Attack
QUETTA: Three children were among at least five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack that Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. About 40 students were on the bus, which was headed to an army-run school, and several sustained injuries, said Yasir Iqbal, administrator of Khuzdar district, where the incident took place. Pakistan's military and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif swiftly condemned the violence and accused 'Indian terror proxies' of involvement, although they did not share any evidence linking the attack to New Delhi. 'Planners, abettors and executors of this cowardly Indian-sponsored attack will be hunted down and brought to justice,' the military's media wing said. India rejected Pakistan's accusations. 'In order to divert attention from its reputation as the global epicentre of terrorism and to hide its own gross failings, it has become second nature for Pakistan to blame India for all its internal issues,' the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. India also declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata, the second such expulsion in a week, for 'indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status.' The Pakistani charge d'affaires was summoned and given a warning to ensure that Pakistani officials do not misuse their privileges and status, the ministry added. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry made a similar move early on Thursday as an official of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad was declared persona non grata, it said in a statement posted on social media. The Indian charge d'affaires was summoned to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry to stress that Indian officials in Pakistan should not 'misuse their privileges and status in any manner,' the statement added. Tensions remain high after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10. Diplomats have warned the truce is fragile, following the most dramatic escalation of hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbours in decades. Both have traded accusations of supporting militancy on each other's soil - a charge that each denies. The latest escalation, in which the two countries traded missiles, was sparked when India accused Pakistan of supporting a militant assault on tourists in the Indian portion of the contested region of Kashmir. Islamabad denies any involvement. In Wednesday's attack in Balochistan, at least three children and two adults were killed, the army said. Local television showed images of three dead girls from middle and high school. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, reminiscent of an attack on a military school in the northern city of Peshawar in 2014 that killed more than 130 children. That attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, an ultra-radical Islamist militant group. Attacks by separatist groups in Balochistan have risen in recent years. In March, the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a railway track and took passengers from a train hostage, killing 31 civilians, soldiers and staff.
Nikkei Asia
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Suicide bomber kills 5 on school bus in Pakistan's Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) -- Three children were among at least five people killed when a suicide bomber struck an army school bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, the military said on Wednesday, in an attack that Pakistan blamed on Indian proxies. About 40 students were on the bus, which was headed to an army-run school, and several sustained injuries, said Yasir Iqbal, administrator of Khuzdar district, where the incident took place.
