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Khaleej Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Former Pakistan cricketer expresses sorrow over deadly Kashmir terror attack
Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez spoke out after the deadly terrorist attack that shocked the nation on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam. Twenty-six people were killed and 17 others were injured in the attack which took place in the summer retreat of Pahalgam, which lies about 90 kilometres (55 miles) by road from the key city of Srinagar. Mohammad Hafeez expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident. "Sad and heartbroken." Indian security forces in Kashmir have been carrying out a major manhunt, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists. India has an estimated 500,000 soldiers permanently deployed in the territory but fighting has eased since Modi's government revoked Kashmir's limited autonomy in 2019. Meanwhile, India has stalled a key water-sharing treaty with neighbouring Pakistan in the wake of the attack. Pakistan said it would convene a rare meeting of its National Security Committee to respond to diplomatic measures imposed by India over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
News18
23-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ex-Pakistan Captain Mohammad Hafeez Reacts To Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
Last Updated: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez expressed sadness over the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, which killed 26 Indians. Former Pakistan captain Mohamamd Hafeez has said he's 'sad and heartbroken' about the Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 Indians in Kashmir on Tuesday. Terrorists opened fire in tourist destination Baisaran, often referred to as 'mini Switzerland', on tourists from all across the country, injuring several others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a part of the banned Pakistan -based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The Indian cricket community has expressed its shock and sadness at the attack over the past few hours, but Hafeez is one of the few Pakistanis to join in mourning for the victims. Earlier, former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria, had also given a statement on X, saying, 'Why is it that they never target local Kashmiris, but consistently attack Hindus — be it Kashmiri Pandits or Hindu tourists from across India? Because terrorism, no matter how it's disguised, follows one ideology — and the whole world is paying the price for it. #Pahalgam" Sad & heartbroken 💔 #PahalgamTerroristAttack — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 23, 2025 India and Pakistan's cricketing relations are bound to get affected after a terror attack of this magnitude. After the 2008 Terror attack in Mumbai, the neighboring countries have not played any bilateral international cricket. Pakistan players have also been barred from the IPL and the Women's Premier League since then. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had released a statement expressing the community's shock and anguish at the incident. 'The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said. 'On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the berieved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy," he added. The BCCI has also reportedly decided to avoid any fireworks and cheerleaders for Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Uppal. The players from both teams will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect to the victims and their families. First Published:
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Sad And...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Mohammad Hafeez's 'Heart-Broken' Reaction On Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
The terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, is being condemned universally. The tourist hotspot in Pahalgam on Tuesday was witness to one of the biggest terror strikes that Kashmir has seen in recent times. The victims were citizens from across the country, from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in the south to Arunachal Pradesh in the east to Uttar Pradesh in the north, among others. Indians on social media from across the globe have asked the government to take strong action in the form of destroying the launchpads of terrorists. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez reacted on the incident. "Sad and heartbroken." Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack — Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) April 23, 2025 People involved in the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam will get a strong response in the "near future" and India cannot be "intimidated" by any such terrorist activities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. His remarks in an address at an event came a day after 26 people were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam in an attack that triggered wide-spread outrage within India and abroad. "From this platform, I assure the countrymen that in view of the incident, the government of India will take every step that is necessary and appropriate," Singh said. "And we will not only trace those who perpetrated this incident. We will also reach out to those who, sitting behind the scenes, have conspired to carry out the nefarious act on the soil of India," he said. The defence minister said "India is such an old civilization and such a big country that it cannot be intimidated by any such terrorist activities." "The people responsible for such acts will get a strong response in the near future," he asserted. Singh described the attack in Pahalgam as "extremely inhuman" that has "left all of us in deep grief and pain". "I would like to reiterate India's firm resolve that we have a zero tolerance policy against terrorism," he said. Every citizen of India is united against this cowardly act, he added.
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First Post
23-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez shares condolences for Pahalgam terror attack: 'Heartbroken'
So far, former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez remains the only notable Pakistani cricketer to offer condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. read more Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez has expressed sadness, reacting to the terror attack on tourists in India's Pahalgam. The terror attack on tourists in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir has resulted in the death of at least 26 people. The Tuesday attack has led to an outpouring of support for India from the biggest of the world leaders. US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after that attack, in which he 'conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mohammad Hafeez shares condolences for Pahalgam terror attack Reacting to the terror attack, former Pakistan batter Hafeez wrote on the social media platform X that he is 'heartbroken' by the incident. 'Sad & heartbroken 💔 #PahalgamTerroristAttack,' he wrote on X. Some of the Pakistani fans also shared their condolences for the victims in reply to Hafeez's post. 'Praying for the victims and their families, Innocent lives should never be lost to such violence,' a user wrote. 'It's heartbreaking. Deepest condolence to the families,' another fan wrote. Hafeez is the only notable Pakistani cricketer so far to have shared his condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian cricket fraternity condemns Pahalgam terror attack From the Indian cricket fraternity, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri are some of the big names who have condemned the 'heinous' terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 'Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act,' Kohli wrote on Instagram story. Tendulkar and Bumrah prayed for justice for the victims. 'Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice,' Tendulkar wrote on X. Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice. — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 23, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Disturbing news about the attack in Pahalgam. Praying for all the victims and their families. 🙏 — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 23, 2025 Former India coach Shastri labelled the terror attack as 'ghastly and cowardly'. 'A ghastly, cowardly act that should unite the nation fully, bar none #pahalgamattack,' he wrote on X. A ghastly, cowardly act that should unite the nation fully, bar none #pahalgamattack — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 23, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A one-minute silence will be observed in today's IPL 2025 match to remember the victims of the attack. The SRH vs MI match in Hyderabad will have no fireworks and cheerleaders today, while the players will wear black armbands.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Former Pakistan cricketer breaks silence with just two words on Pahalgam terror attack
AFP Photo NEW DELHI: Pakistan's former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez expressed deep sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by posting on X (formerly Twitter): 'Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack.' His message, though brief, resonated widely, underlining the immense human cost of such violence and the collective grief it triggers across borders. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The heinous attack, described as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, claimed the lives of at least 28 civilians and left more than 20 others injured. It has shocked the nation and reignited urgent calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo In the wake of the tragedy, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and central security agencies have launched an intensive manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, in particular, delivered a powerful statement asserting the nation's unwavering resolve against terrorism. 'Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared,' Shah said after laying wreaths on the bodies of the victims. Poll How do you feel about the current state of security in Jammu and Kashmir? Very Insecure Somewhat Insecure Somewhat Secure Very Secure Posting on X, he shared, 'With a heavy heart, paid last respects to the deceased of the Pahalgam terror attack .' In another message, Shah added, 'Every Indian feels the pain of those who lost their loved ones in the terrorist attack and... words cannot express this sadness.' He assured the nation: 'These terrorists killing innocent people will not be spared.' As grief grips the nation, such messages serve as powerful reminders of resilience, empathy, and unity in the face of terror. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
