While terming it a cowardly act, they prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.

Chairman Senate and Acting Chairman Senate also wished early recovery to those who sustained injuries in the blast.

They sympathized with the families of the victims.

The Leader of the House in the Senate, Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari also condemned the blast.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011