07 Feb 2024 | 09:41 AM UTC
Pakistan: At least 10 people dead in explosion near political party office in Qila Saifullah, Balochistan Province Feb. 7
Explosion at political party office in Qila Saifullah, Balochistan Province, Pakistan, Feb. 7, kills at least 10 people.
Authorities are responding to an explosion outside the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party's office in Qila Saifullah Bazar, Balochistan Province, the afternoon of Feb. 7. The blast has reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured eight others; casualty numbers are likely to 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.
Qila Saifullah is located approximately 135 km (217 miles) northeast of Quetta.
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.
