Pakistani President condemns Rawalpindi blast

President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the bomb blast near Chur Chowk in Rawalpindi on Thursday, which killed and injured several people.The President in a message said the perpetrators of such heinous crime would not be spared.

He expressed condolences over the loss of innocent lives and said the government was committed to root out terrorism from the country.

The President has ordered an immediate inquiry into the incident. He also asked the concerned authorities to ensure the provision of best medical care to the injured.