17 Jan 2024 | 09:29 AM UTC
Pakistan: An explosion occurred near the Civil Secretariat building in Quetta Jan. 17
Authorities responding to an explosion near the Civil Secretariat building in Quetta, Pakistan, Jan. 17. Avoid the area.
Authorities are responding to an explosion that occurred along Zarghun Road near the Civil Secretariat Building in Quetta the morning of Jan. 17. Reports indicate that the blast has injured at least nine people; casualty numbers could increase over the coming hours. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Security personnel are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.
Authorities have cordoned off the impacted area and will likely maintain a heightened security posture as a precaution. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Additional explosions are possible.
Avoid the impact area until authorities issue the all-clear and vacate the vicinity. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions; consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
