At least eight people, including seven policemen, were killed and 24 others injured in an explosion targeting a truck carrying police officials in the Sariab Mill area of Quetta on Wednesday.

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abdul Razzaq Cheema said an investigation is underway to determine whether the blast was a suicide bombing or whether an explosives-laden vehicle was detonated remotely when the police truck was passing by, adding that the death toll could increase.
The 35-strong contingent of elite policemen had been recently assigned patrol of various sensitive areas and were on their way to work on the Quetta-Sibi road when the explosion took place, Balochistan Home Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti told DawnNews.
Bugti told AFP that a car rammed the police vehicle before catching fire, adding it was "apparently a suicide attack", in an account confirmed by.

"Police were targeted in this attack," Bugti said.
DIG Cheema confirmed the death toll, saying that 24 people were wounded, several critically.
The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack, but the claim has not been independently verified by Dawn.com.

Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri, while speaking to reporters, said the bomb contained 80 kilograms of explosive material.
Following the attack, an emergency was imposed in hospitals in Quetta. Some of the injured were admitted to Civil Hospital Quetta, while the rest were being treated at Combined Military Hospital.
A forensic team and the Bomb Disposal Squad had reached the site of the attack to investigate the nature of the blast, Bugti said, adding that a forensic team from Lahore would arrive in Quetta tomorrow to aid in the probe.

"The war against terrorism is not over. Balochistan is on the forefront of this fight and we will not stop until every single terrorist has left the area," the home minister said.
He added: "These cowardly attacks will not hinder our security forces in executing their duties."
In a separate incident, Police Inspector Abdul Salam was shot dead on Quetta's Qambrani Road, in what security sources claim was a target killing.
Balochistan has experienced incidents of violence and targeted killings for over a decade. In recent months, the province has faced a number of security challenges, with security personnel in the province often being targeted in roadside explosions and suicide attacks.
Fifteen people, including eight soldiers, were martyred when a suicide bomber targeted a military truck near the Pishin bus stop in Quetta on August 13.
Earlier in June, 14 people ─ including seven policemen ─ lost their lives in a suicide blast that shook Shuhada Chowk in Quetta's Gulistan Road area.
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RIP
Very sad. RIP. Will this madness ever end?.
Very sicking, RIP.
This coming a day after the blast in Afghanistan is not a surprise.
Hail Hagiz saed sahab..
The violence in Quetta has peaked again.
Yesterday some policemen died in Afghanistan because of non-state actors and today some policemen died because of terrorists.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Sad..
RIP....very unfortunate to see situation not undercontrol in Quetta and loss of innocent people.
I don't know why a small town like Quetta cannot be made secure using human and technological intelligence means.
A well placed hi tech security cameras must be installed in around sensitive and terrorists infested area.
Innocent people and Army Jawans dying everyday, when will these corrupt politicians die?
Sympathies to the families of these brave Policemen who were helping protect the country against terrorists..
My deepest condolences to the families of the victims and shame on such people who organised and carried out such cowardly attacks, who are obstacle to peace and prosperity in the region.
RIP and prayers for the injurd
RIP my dear citizens
A very sad, painful and tormenting news. Being from Baluchistan, my heart bleeds for brothers who succumbed to this cowardly attack by these terrorists in their line of duty. I convey my heartfelt condolence to their aggrieved families in this time of colossal agony and distress. May God provide them solace and strength to bear so sudden loss of their dear ones. These perpetual attacks against the law enforcement agencies and common people are happening because of presence of local facilitators and safe houses in the city of Quetta. The government must activate local communities by providing easy access enabling them to pass on information to concerned authorities if they see or hear any suspicious activities occurring in their immediate neighborhood.
Senseless killing. These soldiers were ill equipped and ill trained unable to perceive threat.
In a civilized country. With such incidents heads would roll. Like CM HM. BAJWA. PM FC CHIECF CHIEF. HOME SEC CS TIME FOR Pakistan to be civized and ask for resignation of these incompetents