ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has postponed all official duties and will visit Quetta shortly.

He is expected to chair a special meeting to review the law and order situation of the city after an attack at a police training centre killed 59 cadets.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on late Monday night strongly condemned attack on Police Training Centre in Quetta and instructed the authorities to ensure safety of police recruits.

According to a press statement, PM Nawaz expressed concerns over the attack and directed the federal and provincial security agencies to bring the perpetrators to task.

PM directed the interior ministry and Balochistan government to keep him informed on the developments of the incident.

On Monday night, three terrorists stormed the Police Training Centre located at Sariab Road in Quetta and opened fire. A loud explosion was also heard, as security forces surrounded the training centre and conducted an operation against militants.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri also condemned the attack and said that the perpetrators would be brought to book.