At least eleven coal miners were martyred and several others injured when terrorists opened fire on them in Mach district of Balochistan this morning.
The terrorist targeted the miners in Gashthri area.
Security forces have cordoned of the area and search for the terrorists is underway.
Prime Minister Imran Khan while condemning the incident said it is yet another cowardly inhumane act of terrorism.
In a tweet today (Sunday), the Prime Minister said that he has asked the FC to use all resources to apprehend these killers and bring them to justice.
He said the families of the victims will not be left abandoned by the government.
President Dr Arif Alvi while strongly condeming the sad incident said that the killing of 11 coal miners in Mach is a dirty and cowardly act.
In a Tweet tonight, the president said the state is committed to find heinous killers.
He expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic incident.
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal has also strongly condemned the terrorist attack and sought the report about the incident.
In a statement, he said the attempt to derail peace in the province will not be allowed and those who targeted innocent miners do not deserve any mercy.
Source: Radio Pakistan