President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned a terrorist attack on Jaffar Express in Balochistan province and praised the security forces for their effective and timely response.
The president lauded the valour of security forces for rescuing the passengers of Jaffar Express and said that attacks on innocent civilians and passengers were inhuman and condemnable acts.
The Baloch nation strongly opposed those elements who had taken unarmed passengers, elders and children as hostage, he added.
The president said neither any religion nor a society allowed such repugnant acts.
He also prayed for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries during the attack, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release