Published on, Sept. 4 -- September 4, 2025 7:01 AM

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Balochistan, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, on Wednesday confirmed that at least 15 people were killed and 72 injured in Tuesday's attack on a Balochistan National Party (BNP) rally in Quetta.

The BNP had organized a political gathering at Shahwani Stadium. Speaking to the media, Shafqaat said that 23 of the injured remain in critical condition.

He added that Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced Rs1.5 million compensation for each of the deceased, Rs500,000 for the severely injured, and Rs200,000 for those with minor injuries.

He said the blast occurred about 500 meters away from the rally venue and around 45 minutes after the event ha...