Pakistan: Quetta Car Bomb Blast Kills At Least 11

4 DAYS AGO·UPDATED 4 DAYS AGO

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Above: Security personnel at the site of the car bomb in Quetta on Sept. 30, 2025. Image copyright: Mazhar Chandio/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This cowardly attack will not break the spirit of the people of Quetta, Balochistan or of wider Pakistan. The government will not kowtow to the demands of these terrorists. Instead, it will ensure that the lives lost will not be in vain by keeping its commitment to make the province safe and stable.

Government of Balochistan

Government-critical narrative

This attack highlights the grave nature of the terrorist threat in Pakistan. While the country has comprehensive counter-terrorism laws, their enforcement remains inconsistent. To address this, the government must strengthen coordination between central and provincial authorities to ensure these policies are effectively implemented across the nation.

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