President, PM vow action after Swat suicide blast

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing in Kabal, Swat,

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned the deadly suicide bombing in Kabal, Swat, expressing grief over the loss of lives and reaffirming the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism.

In separate statements, both leaders extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the attack and prayed for the departed souls. They also asked Allah Almighty to grant patience and strength to the bereaved families during this difficult time.

President Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the explosion. He directed the relevant authorities to ensure that all injured victims receive the best possible medical treatment without delay.

The president said terrorists would never succeed in weakening Pakistan’s peace, national unity or the writ of the state. He praised the sacrifices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and other law enforcement agencies, describing their bravery and commitment as a source of pride for the nation.

He further called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident and directed authorities to identify those responsible for planning and carrying out the attack. He stressed that all perpetrators and their facilitators must be brought to justice.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the suicide bombing and expressed profound grief over the loss of precious lives. He conveyed his sympathies to the families of the victims and prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks.

The prime minister also wished a speedy recovery for those injured and instructed the relevant departments to provide them with the highest standard of medical care.

Reaffirming the government’s resolve against militancy, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s fight against terrorism would continue until the menace was completely eradicated. He said those seeking to destabilise the country through acts of violence would not be allowed to succeed.