US, UK condemn twin Quetta blasts

Frontier Corps DIG was injured while his wife was killed among over two dozen people in one of the deadliest attacks yet in a high security zone.In a message, the US Embassy in Islamabad said the killing of innocent people and security forces is condemnable. The embassy condoled with the families of the deceased and paid tribute to the FC troops who laid down their lives on duty. The statement read that the United States is with the people and government of Pakistan striving of rid society of Al-Qaeda and affiliated militant groups.British Foreign Secretary William Hague called the Quetta attacks an act of cowardice. He also expressed sorrow and grief with the bereaved families.