ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the terrorist attacks in Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday.
At least 10 FC personnel were martyred when terrorists stormed a Zam Frontier Corps (FC) check post in Dera Ismail Khan.
Meanwhile, terrorists targeted security officials in Bannu and Kohat, including incidents involving the vehicles of SHO Janikhel in Bannu and a sub-inspector in Kohat.
President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the terror attack and paid tribute to the FC personnel who embraced martyrdom, according to a President House press release.
Lauding the patriotism of the martyred soldiers, President Zardari conveyed his condolence to the bereaved families.
He prayed to Allah Almighty for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks in paradise and for strength for their families to bear the loss.
The Prime Minister also paid tribute to the FC personnel who lost their lives while valiantly fighting terrorists in the Drazanda area of DI Khan.
He also expressed condolences for the martyrdom of two police officials in another attack in Bannu District. Prime Minister Shehbaz prayed for the martyrs’ elevation in paradise and extended his sympathies to their families.
“The entire nation salutes its martyrs. We are committed to eradicating terrorism from our country,” he stated.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the surge of terrorist attacks, including the assault on the FC check post in Dera Ismail Khan.
He expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the fallen FC and police officers, commending their dedication and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
“The sacrifices of our martyrs are immeasurable and will forever remain in our hearts,” he remarked, describing these sacrifices as an “eternal honor” for the nation.
Naqvi acknowledged the bravery of the FC and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police personnel, reaffirming the government’s commitment to support the families of the martyrs and to stand firm against terrorism.
