UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has strongly condemned terrorist attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi.
Talking to media in New York, the spokesman of UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, conveyed his condolences to families of victims, people and government of Pakistan.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Asim Saleem Bajwa has appreciated Sindh Police for taking on terrorists bravely and professionally in the Pakistan Stock Exchange attack.
In a tweet, he said it gave us confidence that we have built capacity to beat back the menace of terrorism effectively.
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At least 10 people including four terrorists, one police officer and four private security guards were killed in exchange of fire on Jun 29 as militants tried to storm into the PSX in Karachi.
Security forces foiled the attack on the PSX by killing all the terrorists.
According to details, four terrorists tried to enter Pakistan Stock Exchange building on Jun 29 morning using latest weapons and hand grenades. However, timely action of the security forces thwarted the attempt.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed the responsibility for the Pakistan Stock Exchange attack in Karachi.
In a statement, the BLA said its Majeed Brigade (consisting of suicide attackers) carried out the attack.
Making the announcement, the BLA issued a picture of the four “missing” terrorists involved in the terror incident namely, Salman Hammal alias Notak, Shehzad Baloch alias Cobra, Tasleem Baloch alias Muslim and Siraj Kungar alias Yaagi.
