Assistant Foreign Minister Prince Khaled bin Saud urged Pakistani authorities to ensure the protection of the Kingdom's diplomatic missions in the country. He said the bomb attack caused only minor damages to the building, located on Gizri Road, Defense Housing Authority, in the port city. Efforts are made to repair the damage, he said.

"Pakistani authorities have launched an investigation to collect evidence and track down the criminals," the Saudi Press Agency quoted Prince Khaled as saying. "We have full confidence in the ability of Pakistani agencies to catch the bombers and bring them to justice," he said.

Saudi Ambassador Abdul Aziz Al-Ghadeer said the attackers had thrown two stun grenades at the consulate. "All consulate staff are safe," he said, adding that the attack did not target them.

Al-Ghadeer denounced the terrorist attack. "We are following up the case with Pakistani authorities," he added.

The inspector general of Sindh police suspended three policemen guarding the consulate at the time of the attack.

Tariq Dharejo, the area police chief, told Arab News: “We have cordoned off the building and are making investigations.” He refused to speculate on a motive for the attack.

Senior police and intelligence officers rushed to the consulate immediately after the attack. Forensic experts of the Central Intelligence Department collected evidence at the scene.

Provincial Minister Rauf Siddiqui went to the mission and held consultations with the consulate staff.