Daily Times

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack targeting a luxury hotel in Gwadar. Appreciating the initial response by security guards and security forces in foiling greater loss to human lives, the prime minister paid rich tributes to the martyred and injured security personnel during the ongoing operation.

“Such attempts especially in Balochistan are an effort to sabotage our economic projects and prosperity. We shall not allow these agendas to succeed. Pakistani nation and its security forces shall defeat them all,” he resolved.

President Dr Arif Alvi also strongly condemned the terrorist attack, terming such incidents as grave conspiracy against national development projects.

In a statement, the president said the whole nation stands united in war against terrorism. He hoped that the scourge will be completely eliminated from the country and the journey towards progress will continue. He also paid tribute to the security official martyred and prayed for recovery of those injured in the incident.

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan also strongly condemned the terrorist attack.

In a statement, she said that the enemies of Pakistan’s development and progress will never succeed in their unholy designs. She said the nation is proud of its martyrs and pays salute to their courage and valour. She said the nation is united against the scourge of terrorism which will be completely defeated with the grace of Allah Almighty. She also prayed for early recovery of those injured in the attack.