Two persons were killed, while twenty-six others injured in bomb blast in Anarkali area of Lahore this Thursday afternoon.

Talking to newsmen Commissioner Lahore Captain Muhammad Usman (Retired) said five persons are seriously injured, and all possible medical facilities are being provided to the injured.

In a statement, Prime Minister Imran Khan strongly condemned the blast, and expressed grief and sorrow over loss of precious human lives in the incident. 

The Prime Minister also sought report of the incident from the Punjab Government, and directed the authorities concerned to provide best medical assistance to the injured. 

President Dr. Arif Alvi has also condemned the Lahore blast in strong and extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the blast.

He prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has condemned the Lahore blast in strong words.

In a statement, he said the loss of human lives in the blast is tragic.

The Minister extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the blast and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while strongly condemning the incident, said all possible steps will be taken to bring the responsible elements to justice.