President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday strongly condemned the bomb blast at a bus stand in Peshawar that killed several people and injured many others. The President in a message said the government was determined to eradicate extremism and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and would not be deterred by such attacks on innocent civilians.
President Zardari said the terrorists had no religion and their barbaric acts had no sympathisers. He expressed the resolve to take all measures to counter the terrorists. He also directed the provincial authorities to take all measures to provide best possible medical treatment to the injured. He also prayed to Allah Almighty to shower his blessings on the deceased. The Prime Minister said the culprits of such heinous crime would not be spared, and directed the concerned authorities to ensure best medical treatment for the injured. He also prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace and for the grant of patience to the bereaved families.