Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced the suicide attack inside a mosque at police lines in Peshawar.
In a statement on Monday, he said targeting the mosque is a proof that the attackers have nothing to do with Islam.
Shehbaz Sharif said terrorists want to create fear by targeting those who are rendering the duty of defending Pakistan.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's firm commitment to root out terrorism. He said the entire nation and institutions are united and unified for the eradication of terrorism. He said the entire nation salutes its martyrs.
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Shehbaz Sharif said a comprehensive strategy will be adopted on the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The center will cooperate in increasing the anti-terrorism capacity of the provinces.
Shehbaz Sharif said the Interior Minister has been instructed to provide assistance in increasing the capacity of the counter-terrorism departments of the provinces, especially that of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Commiserating with the bereaved families, the Prime Minister also prayed the higher ranks of martyrs.
Meanwhile Former Prime Minister and PTI chief Imran Khan took to twitter to condemn the attack. “Strongly condemn the terrorist suicide attack in police lines mosque Peshawar during prayers. It is imperative we improve our intelligence gathering and properly equip our police forces to combat the growing threat of terrorism.” he tweeted.
