The United States on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, which resulted in the deaths of over 50 people, including 14 security personnel.
The US State Department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller, at a news briefing, said that “Washington strongly condemned last week’s deadly attacks that targeted security officials and civilians, including the murder of 23 innocent civilians in Musakhail”.
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Last week, over 50 people, including 14 security personnel, were martyred in different terrorist attacks in Balochistan. In one of the deadliest attacks, at least 23 passengers were killed after being offloaded from passenger buses and trucks in the Musakhel.
Separately, at least 10 people, including police and Balochistan Levies personnel, were martyred in a gun attack in Kalat.
Furthermore, at least 14 brave sons of soil, including 10 security forces soldiers and four personnel of law enforcement agencies (LEAs), were martyred in clearance operations, wherein at least 21 militants were neutralised.
Responding to a question about Balochistan attacks, Miller said: “The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of violent extremist terrorists and our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those killed.”
The US and Pakistan have a shared interest in combatting threats to regional security, he said, adding that they will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.
