RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned and denounced in the strongest terms recent terrorist explosions that took place in Balochistan, Pakistan.
At least 26 people were killed in two explosions near electoral candidates’ offices in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Wednesday. Daesh claimed responsibility for those attacks.
On Thursday, two children died in a blast outside a women’s polling station in Balochistan.
The Kingdom’s foreign ministry affirmed its complete rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and its solidarity with Pakistan and its people in the face of anything that attempts to undermine the security and stability of the country.
Pakistan began counting votes after polling ended on Thursday in a general election. TV channels are expected to make projections of first results a few hours after voting closed at 5 p.m. (1200 GMT) and a clear picture is likely to emerge early on Friday as counting continues through the night.