At least six people were killed and 10 others sustained injuries in an explosion in Chaman, Balochistan on Friday.
Four of those injured are stated to be in critical condition.
According to Levies sources, the blast targeted the vehicle of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Nazriati) group's vice chief Abdul Qadir Loni, who is reported to be injured. Police say explosives were planted on a motorcycle. The law enforcement agency has cordoned off the area.An emergency has been imposed in local hospitals to treat the injured.
Shahwani strongly condemned the attack, saying terrorists wanted to "destroy Balochistan's peace".
"The enemies of solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians are on the side of Israeli aggression," he added.
The situation in the city has turned tense following the explosion, with additional contingents of police and Frontier Corps sought at the Civil Hospital.
Firing incidents have also been reported from some areas of the city.
Condemnations
Denouncing the incident, provincial home minister Mir Zia Langau has sought a report of the incident.
In a statement, Langau termed the blast a result of foreign conspiracies to instill unrest in the country.
"With the support of the masses, we have thwarted such incidents in the past and will continue to do so in the future," he remarked.
Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan expresses remorse at the loss of the precious lives, saying the terrorists will not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs.
"Such activities to create unrest will not deter our resolve [to bring peace to the province," he added.
