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PM Shehbaz condemns terrorist attack in Balochistan, pays tribute to martyred ADC
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack in Suarab, Balochistan, which targeted a bank, innocent civilians, and administrative officials.
In a statement issued by the PM Office, the prime minister paid rich tribute to Additional Deputy Commissioner Hidayatullah Baloch, who embraced martyrdom while defending his area against the terrorists.
He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for their strength and patience in this time of grief.
'The cowardly terrorists deliberately targeted unarmed civilians, including women and children,' the prime minister said, adding that the attack reflected the anti-people mindset of elements who oppose peace and development in Balochistan.
Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government's commitment to continue the war against terrorism until the complete elimination of such elements from the country. He lauded the bravery of the martyred ADC, calling his sacrifice a 'shining example of courage and valour.'
'The entire nation stands in solidarity with the family of Shaheed Hidayatullah Baloch,' the Prime Minister added.
He said the armed forces of Pakistan were working round the clock to counter proxy networks involved in terrorism under Indian patronage.
'The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces in eradicating terrorism and its facilitators,' he remarked.
The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to identify and bring to justice those responsible for the attack.
Earlier, Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti also condemned the attack, praising the martyred ADC's bravery and the commitment to serve the country.
He said despite being in the position of ADC Revenue, Buledi valiantly led his life while fighting against the 'Indian-sponsored terrorists', who he'd opened fired on innocent civilians in the market.
As per reports, dozens of BLA terrorists launched a coordinated attack in Sorab and torched multiple government offices and a local police station, while setting up check points on the Quetta-Karachi highway, earlier in the day.
Security forces are actively engaging the terrorists.
