ISLAMABAD: A wave of international condemnation poured in on Sunday after the terrorist attack on a passenger train in Quetta, with world leaders and foreign missions expressing solidarity with Pakistan and denouncing the assault as a barbaric act targeting innocent civilians.
As the nation united in grief with the people of Balochistan following the Quetta train attack, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the attack was aimed at harming civilians and diverting attention from Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional and global peace.
“We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote in a post on X.
He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
“The entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan in this hour of grief,” he added.
I strongly condemn the heinous bomb explosion near Chaman Phatak, Quetta, which has resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives and left many others injured.
Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 24, 2026
Messages of condemnation and condolences poured in from Pakistan’s neighbouring countries — China, Russia, Turkiye, Iran, the United Kingdom and Australia.
President Zardari said elements hostile to Pakistan were attempting to undermine initiatives aimed at promoting humanitarian values, peace and progress.
The president added that terrorists and their patrons were seeking to disrupt Pakistan’s focus on stability and development, but vowed that the country would defeat terrorists, their facilitators, financiers and those providing them safe havens.
“Pakistan will neither forget nor forgive the terrorists and their patrons,” President Zardari declared, vowing that every drop of blood of those killed would be accounted for.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned what he described as a “savage act of terrorism targeting innocent civilians on a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak, Quetta”.
Dar expressed condolences to the victims’ families and praised first responders, police, armed forces, rescue workers and health personnel for their “courage and efforts in assisting those affected”.
Strongly condemn the savage act of terrorism targeting innocent civilians on a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak, Quetta. The tragic explosion has claimed precious lives and left many others injured.
My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 24, 2026
“We stand in complete solidarity with the people of Balochistan at this difficult time,” Dar said.
“Those responsible for this cowardly attack against innocent civilians will be brought to justice. Such heinous acts cannot and will not weaken Pakistan’s resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
The Chinese embassy in Pakistan reiterated Beijing’s firm opposition to terrorism in all forms and pledged continued support for Pakistan in combating militancy and protecting public safety.
We strongly condemn the terrorist attack near Chaman Phatak, Quetta, extend our deep condolences to the deceased victims and sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, and wish for the early recovery of the injured. We firmly oppose any form of terrorism and will, as always,…
— Chinese Emb Pakistan (@CathayPak) May 24, 2026
“We stand firmly with our Pakistani brothers and sisters at this moment,” the embassy said.
The Russian embassy in Pakistan also condemned the bombing and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be identified and punished.
❗️The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan strongly condemns the May 24 terrorist attack in the vicinity of a railway station in Quetta, Balochistan province.
We hope that those who organized this attack will be identified and brought to justice.
We extend our deepest condolences to… pic.twitter.com/hJOzdF0FYE
— Embassy of Russia in Pakistan (@RusEmbPakistan) May 24, 2026
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish all those injured a speedy recovery,” the embassy wrote on X.
Turkiye’s foreign ministry said it was “deeply saddened” by the loss of lives in the attack targeting a passenger train in Balochistan.
At a time when Pakistan is making determined efforts for peace and dialogue in the region, the heinous terrorist attack in Quetta stands beyond condemnation.
May Allah grant His mercy upon those who lost their lives, and may He give strength and patience to their families and to…
— Türkiye in Pakistan (@TC_IslamabadBE) May 24, 2026
“We strongly condemn this heinous attack, wish God’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Pakistan,” the ministry said.
The Turkish government added that attacks targeting regional peace and stability were “utterly unacceptable” and reaffirmed Turkiye’s solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam strongly condemned what he described as the “cowardly and heinous suicide terrorist act” on the Quetta railway.
“Terrorism is a condemnable phenomenon in all its forms all over the world,” he said.
On behalf of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and myself, categorically and with the strongest words, i condemn the cowardly and heinous suicide terrorist act on the Quetta railway, which lead to the deaths of more than 20 innocent civilians.
Terrorism is a… pic.twitter.com/6eFQYL8xSP
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) May 24, 2026
He added that attacks on civilian transportation infrastructure represented crimes against humanity and reflected the “malicious, infirm and inhumane minds” of the perpetrators and their supporters.
UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott said she was “absolutely appalled” by the terrorist attack in Quetta.
I am absolutely appalled by today’s cowardly terrorist attack on a train in Quetta, which has left at least 24 people dead and several more injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs and their families.
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) May 24, 2026
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs and their families,” she wrote on X.
Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane also condemned the attack, saying Australia stood with Pakistan during the difficult time.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic terrorist attack in Quetta,” Kane said.
Deeply saddened by the tragic terrorist attack in #Quetta.
Australia stands with the people of 🇵🇰 Pakistan at this difficult time. We extend heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones and wish a full and swift recovery to those who were injured. 🕊️
— Timothy Kane (@AusHCPak) May 24, 2026
“We extend heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones and wish a full and swift recovery to those who were injured.”
