{"id":311862,"date":"2021-04-22T15:40:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=311862"},"modified":"2021-04-22T15:40:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T10:40:50","slug":"pakistani-journalists-and-celebrities-condemn-the-quetta-blast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/pakistani-journalists-and-celebrities-condemn-the-quetta-blast\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Journalists and Celebrities Condemn the Quetta Blast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani celebrities have come together to support the victims and condemn the Quetta blast. On Wednesday evening, a bomb blast near Serena Hotel, Quetta killed five people while leaving several others injured.<\/p>\n<p>According to the investigation, the explosion occurred in the parking area of the hotel. The ambassador of China was apparently the target of the blast, but they weren&#8217;t present at the hotel at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Bomb Disposal Unit reported that about 40-50 kgs of explosives were used and there is a high chance that it could be a suicide attack.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\">&#8220;The bomber detonated the bomb in the parking area after failing to enter the hotel,&#8221; an official said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Politicians, journalists, celebrities, and people from all walks of life have taken to social media to condemn the Quetta blast. A relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QuettaBlast?src=hashtag_click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hashtag<\/a> is circulating the Internet, as netizens demand justice for the lost souls.<\/p>\n<p>PM Imran Khan also released a statement via his Twitter and said,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I am deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives in the condemnable &amp; cowardly terrorist attack in Quetta yesterday. Our nation has made great sacrifices in defeating terrorism &amp; we will not to allow this scourge to rise again. We remain alert to all internal &amp; external threats.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives in the condemnable &amp; cowardly terrorist attack in Quetta yesterday. Our nation has made great sacrifices in defeating terrorism &amp; we will not to allow this scourge to rise again. We remain alert to all internal &amp; external threats<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ImranKhanPTI\/status\/1385111712987328514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the celebrities and journalists reacted to the attack.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Saddened to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QuettaBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#QuettaBlast<\/a> \ud83d\udc94. Condolences &amp; prayers with the victims &amp; their families<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MHafeez22\/status\/1384949021924544514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Stay strong Quetta, stay strong Balochistan, stay strong Pakistan..they have tested our resolve with terrorism for a decade.These cowardly attacks are to stop us from achieving our economic goals, our progress &amp; prosperity but we won\u2019t stop. Prayers for everyone\u2019s safety. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Quetta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Quetta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fakhr-e-Alam S.I &amp; S.E (@falamb3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/falamb3\/status\/1384931679370891267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I condemn <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QuettaBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#QuettaBlast<\/a> it\u2019s really very sad. My heartfelt condolences and sympathies are with the victims &amp; their families.May Allah protect us all Ameen.Stay safe everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KamiAkmal23\/status\/1384951994541133824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All Quetta Red Crescent volunteers plz wear your jackets and rush to the blast site and nearest hospitals to support patients, arrange blood and extend all possible help.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Quetta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Quetta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Abrar Ul Haq (@AbrarUlHaqPK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbrarUlHaqPK\/status\/1384935467024519171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">While TTP has claimed responsibility for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QuettaBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#QuettaBlast<\/a> , Interior Minister blames India to be behind. Basic Q : Why are then we keen to establish cordial relations with India \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3, requesting other nations for mediation and holding secret talks! What for!?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Gharidah Farooqi (T.I.) (@GFarooqi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GFarooqi\/status\/1384959913722531842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TTP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TTP<\/a> Tehreek Taliban took the responsibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/QuettaBlast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#QuettaBlast<\/a><br \/>Their target was obviously the Chinese diplomats but luckily Pakistan is saved from a horrific disaster. It can\u2019t be only TTP as some neighbouring countries too conspiring against Pakistan. Where are our security Gurus? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iFZN2uDMPp\">pic.twitter.com\/iFZN2uDMPp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr Shama Junejo (@ShamaJunejo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamaJunejo\/status\/1384950599406477321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-muslim-prank-tempts-faith-of-fasting-muslims-with-an-iphone-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Muslim Prank Tempts Faith of Fasting Muslims with an iPhone [Videos]<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistani celebrities have come together to support the victims and condemn the Quetta blast. On Wednesday evening, a bomb blast near Serena Hotel, Quetta killed five people while leaving several others injured. According to the investigation, the explosion occurred in the parking area of the hotel. 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