ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly denounced the attack on a mosque in Lakki Marwat, a statement said. The President paid rich tribute to PMA cadet Arif Ullah, who embraced martyrdom in the attack.
He said that our religion does not permit carrying out attacks on mosques and places of worship. He added that assaulting the places of worship is a very cowardly and un-Islamic act. President Zardari also prayed for high ranks of the martyr and granting fortitude to the bereaved family.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also paid rich tribute to Cadet Arif Ullah of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, who embraced martyrdom while courageously fighting the terrorists in Lakki Marwat. The PM offered prayers for the elevation of martyr and patience for the family.
Shehbaz Sharif said Cadet Arif Ullah Shaheed set an example of courage and valour by foiling the assault on the innocent worshipers by the coward enemies. He said the under-training Cadet, who was on leave, could not tolerate that innocent people become a target of terrorism.
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He stated that the example of such spirit of patriotism and loyalty of Pakistan Army cannot be found anywhere in the world. The PM said that terrorists should know very well that they are unsuccessfully trying to target the valiant young men, who have iron nerves.
The PM added that Cadet Arif Ullah Shaheed and his family are the pride for the entire country. He added that Pakistani nation can never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs. He expressed the resolve that war against the terrorism would continue until its complete eradication. The PM said that the whole country is standing shoulder to shoulder by Armed Forces of Pakistan in the war against terrorism. He further said that terrorists can never succeed in their evil designs of spreading anarchy in the country in the presence of valiant jawans like Cadet Arif Ullah Shaheed.
