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Recalling the last attack on Quetta's Shia Hazaras that

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killed 92 people, Ashraf said he had imposed Governor's Rule in Balochistan and enhanced the deployment of paramilitary forces in keeping with the demands of the minority community. "But unfortunately, despite all measures, another incident took place," he said. In a separate development, the premier constituted a six-member parliamentary delegation, including Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, Inter Provincial Coordination Minister Mir Khazar Khan Bijrani and Public Accounts Committee Chairman Nadeem Afzal Gondal, to visit Quetta tomorrow to assess the situation following the latest terrorist attack on Shias. The team will meet families of the victims and representatives of security and intelligence agencies and the provincial administration. The committee will submit a report containing its assessment and recommendations, an official statement said. The Prime Minister also sought a comprehensive report from intelligence agencies "regarding the breach of security by an explosives-laden truck used by the terrorists during the attack" on Saturday. Ashraf reiterated his resolve that the government will take "all possible measures to identify those involved in this heinous terrorist attack" and bring them to book. The premier spoke to Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Magsi and Chief Secretary Baber Fateh Yaqoob and made it clear to all stakeholders that no stone will remain unturned to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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First Published: Feb 19 2013 | 12:45 AM IST

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