ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, strongly condemned the IED explosion in Bannu and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent civilian lives.
The president and the prime minister conveyed their heartfelt grief and extended condolences to the families of those martyred, while praying for the swift recovery of the injured.
The president reaffirmed solidarity with the bereaved families in this difficult time and noted that such incidents were deeply painful for the nation, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.
He issued a clear warning to internal and external handlers of terrorism who were providing safe havens, logistical support and financial assistance to terrorist networks.
President Zardari said that the terrorist elements sought to undermine Pakistan’s diplomatic achievements and efforts to promote peace. He reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to support regional and global peace and that terrorism would be defeated.
The prime minister prayed for the elevation of the ranks of those martyred in the incident and directed the relevant authorities to provide the best possible medical treatment to the injured and ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
“Terrorism is a heinous conspiracy against humanity and against Pakistan’s peace and stability. Such cowardly acts can never weaken the nation’s resolve,” he added. He reiterated that terrorists and their facilitators would be brought to justice and awarded exemplary punishment, adding that the state remained firmly committed to the complete eradication of terrorism.
The prime minister said the supreme sacrifices of their martyrs were a trust for the entire nation and their blood would never be allowed to go in vain. The efforts would continue until the menace of terrorism was completely eliminated, he added.
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