Pakistan PM condemns fatal Balochistan attack; official killed
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Sorab, Balochistan, which targeted innocent citizens, administration officers, and a bank, resulting in the death of Additional Deputy Commissioner Hidayatullah Buledi.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Buledi 'for embracing martyrdom while defending his area from terrorists.' Sharif expressed sympathy with the bereaved family members of the slain official and prayed for them to be granted patience.
'Sympathies of the whole nation were with the family of martyred Hidayatullah Buledi,' he remarked, adding that the martyred Additional Deputy Commissioner 'set an example of bravery while fighting against the terrorists.'
Sharif described the incident as a 'cowardly attack' and stated, 'The attack by cowardly terrorists on the citizens and their properties was openly and evidently reflective of their animosity towards people and the progress of Balochistan.' He noted, 'The cowardly terrorists targeted innocent and unarmed citizens including children and women.'
'The war against terrorists will continue till their complete elimination from the country,' the Prime Minister asserted.
He further stated, 'The armed forces of Pakistan were busy day and night to exterminate the proxies who were spreading terrorism in Pakistan under the patronage of India.' Sharif added that 'the whole nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces for completely wiping out elements who were involved in terrorism with abetment of India.'
The Prime Minister's statement also included the word 'Drones.' He directed that the persons involved in the incident 'should be identified and should be given exemplary punishment.'
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