The attack took place when lawyers had gathered at Quetta’s Civil Hospital to accompany the body of Bilal Anwar Kasi, the President of the Balochistan Bar Council after he was shot dead the same morning by unidentified men. [1].
We stand in solidarity with all the people of Pakistan and call on the government of Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of its populace, notably of lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders. We also recall that in its efforts to counter terrorist threats, the government of Pakistan must abide by international law and its human rights obligations, noting that peace and security can only be ensured through the respect for human rights and the rule of law.
