News
Monday, April 04, 2011
Terrorists can’t dent govt resolve to fight terror: Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the bomb blasts at the shrine of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar in Dera Ghazi Khan on Sunday. At least 41 people were killed and another 100 injured in the attack. The president in his message expressed deep grief and shock over the loss of precious human lives caused by the heinous act of terrorism. He said such acts of terrorism couldn’t dent government’s resolve to fight the menace of terrorism and militancy to the end. The president said the attack on a religious place and targeting of devotees clearly shows that terrorists have no respect or consideration for any religion and faith. The president conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed to Almighty Allah to shower His blessings on the departed souls. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure the provision of best medical care to those injured in the blasts. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani also condemned the bomb blast at the shrine of sufi saint. In a statement, the prime minister said such cowardly acts of terrorism clearly demonstrate that the culprits involved neither have any faith nor any belief in human values. The killing of innocent and helpless people exhibits the mindset of coward and evil nature of the terrorists, he added. The prime minister said such violent acts are a conspiracy to divide society and create fear. The nation, he said, is determined and united to fight this menace and eliminate it permanently. The prime minister directed the law enforcement agencies concerned to investigate into the incident and apprehend the terrorists. He also asked the officials concerned to take care of the injured. He expressed condolences with the affected families. The United States embassy in Islamabad also condemned the terrorist bombing at the shrine. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims. No one is safe from the fanatic hatred of terrorists. They target political leaders, devout pilgrims, and school children. Nothing can justify their slaughter of innocents,” a statement issued by the embassy on Sunday said. “The United States expresses solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan in their struggle for a peaceful and prosperous country,” it added. agencies
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk