Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday called for the immediate arrest of culprits responsible for killing ten foreign tourists and their guide in an unprecedented attack in the Himalayas of Nanga Parbat during a meeting of his government’s federal cabinet.
Earlier on Sunday, Islamic militants disguised as policemen killed ten foreign climbers and their guide in a brazen overnight raid against their campsite at the base of Nanga Parbat, one of the world’s highest mountains, in the scenic Himalayan valley of Bunar Das in Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to sources, two Chinese nationals, a US national of Chinese origin, three Ukrainians, two Slovaks, a Lithuanian and a Nepalese national were killed.
The meeting, headed by Prime Minister Nawaz, expressed sorrow over the attack. The routine agenda of the cabinet was shelved to discuss matters relating to the incident.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar briefed the cabinet that the terrorists used a local guide to help them get to the foreign tourists’ abode in the mountains where they perpetrated the attack. He added that the guide was under interrogation.
Addressing the cabinet, Nawaz said that attacking citizens of friendly countries was a conspiracy hatched against Pakistan at the behest of those who wanted to destroy her, adding that they would not be allowed to become successful in their mission.
Sources said that the premier is also expected to address the National Assembly in the afternoon today with regards to the incident.
—–and Sir you want to have talks with the TTP.?
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I know, I know! They aren't good talibans' …
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No point in shedding the crocodile tears over this barbaric tragedy. With all due respect to the Prime Minister, the fact that these monsters of TTP always had the support from PML Nawaz and PTI, can't be denied. It is high time that hypocrisy must stop or else the consequences will be very serious.
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Patience. They are only my 'angry nephews' …
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