A suicide attack on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, has left at least 13 people dead and 30 others injured.
The blast occurred on Tuesday night, September 2, when supporters of a nationalist party were leaving a rally, police and hospital officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Authorities said the bomber detonated explosives outside a stadium exit, striking as crowds were dispersing.
Security forces rushed to the site, cordoned off the area, and began gathering evidence. Rescue teams and ambulances transported the wounded to hospitals, where several remain in critical condition.
The attack comes amid persistent violence in Balochistan, a region often targeted by separatist insurgents and extremist groups.
Political rallies and public gatherings have frequently been vulnerable to such attacks, underscoring the province’s fragile security environment.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the bombing.
Officials said investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators, while additional security measures are being implemented around upcoming political events in the province.
Local leaders condemned the assault as a brutal attempt to disrupt democratic activities.
Families of the victims gathered at hospitals and morgues, while funeral arrangements were expected to take place on Wednesday.
Officials warned that the death toll could rise if critically wounded victims do not survive.