Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made telephonic contact with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday and discussed the security situation in the aftermath of terrorist attack at Bacha Khan University, which left about 30 people dead and scores injured.
The PM and COAS during their telephonic conversation agreed to continue offensive against the terrorists vigorously and reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country.
Sharif who is currently in Davos to attend World Economic Forum, appreciated Pakistan Army’s prompt action following the attack, which prevented a huge loss of lives.
The premier said that the entire nation supported a decisive war against terrorism and that it would be taken to its logical end.
PM CONDEMNS ATTACK:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed grief over the terrorists’ attack on Bacha Khan University on Wednesday. A statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office said the premier is personally monitoring the situation and is continuously informed on the measures taken to combat terrorists.
While condemning the cowardly attack he said that those killing innocent students and citizens have no faith and religion. “We are determined and resolved in our commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism from our homeland. The countless sacrifices made by our countrymen will not go in vain, Inshallah,” said the prime minister.
The prime minister directed Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Minister for SAFRON Gen (r) Abdul Qadir Baloch, Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Balighur Rehman to go to Charsadda, Peshawar and extend maximum support to the provincial government and other law enforcement agencies.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and conveyed his condolences on the tragic incident. The prime minister directed him to supervise the rescue and recovery process.
Later, the prime minister telephoned ANP leader Asfand Yar Wali Khan and condemned the attack saying that it was not an attack on Bacha khan University’s students but on Pakistan. “The terrorists will see a ruthless response by the state. Cowards and their financiers will see our national resolve to eliminate terror from the country. The entire nation is united and one against terrorism,” he said.
