Terrorist attack on PSX: Minister praises prompt action by security forces

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Housing & Town Planning, Religious Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday while appreciating the quick response of the security personnel in thwarting the terrorist attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange said that our security agencies were as alert as always to protect the country.

The provincial Information Minister said that the manner in which Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Sindh Police personnel as well as private guards of Pakistan Stock Exchange acted timely was highly commendable. "The enemy has always failed because of the bravery and courage of our security personnel," he said.

Syed Nasir Hussain Shah lamented the martyrdom of security personnel who were martyred in the terrorists' attack and said that the entire nation was proud of these brave sons who did not hesitate to lay down their lives for the protection of the country.

The provincial Information Minister also expressed condolences to the families of the martyred security personnel. He said that the security personnel injured in the terrorists' attack were being provided all the best medical facilities and hoped that they would recover soon.

Meanwhile, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah in a statement severely criticized the federal government and said that the exorbitant increase in the prices of petroleum products would lead to a storm of inflation in the country.

The provincial Information Minister said that the increase in the prices of petroleum products would further increase the worries of the already distressed people.-PR

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