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People gather near Tarlai Imambargah, Islamabad, in shock and grief following the tragic Friday prayer blast.
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President, PM strongly condemn attack, denounce it as inhumane

Leaders, officials, and diplomats condemn Islamabad Imambargah blast, mourn lives lost, and urge unity against terrorism and violence.

By Fahad

Islamabad – (Web Desk) – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the tragic blast at an Imambargah in Tarlai, Islamabad, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.

In separate statements, both leaders extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the departed souls.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a conversation with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, called for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and ensure swift justice. He also directed the Health Minister to provide immediate medical care for the injured and personally oversee the relief efforts.

He stressed that no one would be allowed to create chaos and unrest in the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari said that targeting innocent people was a crime against humanity and reaffirmed that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the affected families in this hour of grief.

The attack was widely condemned by political leaders and foreign diplomats, who labelled the incident “abhorrent” and “a direct attack on humanity, religion and social values”.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal strongly condemned the “cowardly” attack, writing on X that his heart went out to the victims’ families.

“Pakistan stands united against terrorism — we will bring the perpetrators to justice,” he added.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry strongly condemned the attack in a post on X, expressing grief over the loss of lives in the “cowardly act”.

He extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

“Such acts of terrorism cannot dampen the morale of the nation. The need of the hour is that we all stand united for peace, tolerance, and stability, and express solidarity with law enforcement agencies,” the minister stressed.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sadness over the incident, extending “prayers for the swift recovery of the injured, and may Allah grant patience and strength to all those affected”.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan strongly condemned the attack and condoled withe deceased families. He hoped that the terrorists would be eliminated and federal and provincial institutes will work closely to win this fight against terrorism. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the blast and called targeting citizens in a mosque “an attack on humanity, religion, and the national conscience”, according to a statement from the PPP.

“No religion or ideology permits the murder of innocent people,” he was quoted as saying. “Terrorism in all its forms is an attack on Pakistan’s unity and values.”

Bilawal demanded that an immediate and transparent investigation of the incident be conducted, and the “perpetrators and their facilitators [be] brought to justice”.

He added that effective measures must be put in place to protect places of worship and stressed that the nation must stand united against “hatred, extremism, and terrorism”.

Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the incident.

“Such an incident of terrorism in the federal capital is not just a proof of the grave failure to protect human lives, but it also is a big question mark on the performance of the administration and law enforcement agencies,” he said in a post on X.

Abbas strongly condemned the attack and extended condolences to the families of the deceased.

“Targeting places of worship is a direct attack on humanity, religion and social values, which cannot be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said.

He also appealed to the youth in Islamabad to donate blood at hospitals and “play their part in saving precious lives”.

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott took to X and extended her thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.

“Outraged and heartbroken by the horrific attack at Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers,” she said. “Such violence is abhorrent. We stand with Pakistan.

Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam condemned the incident in a post on X on behalf of the government and the people Iran.

“On behalf of the government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I strongly condemn the hideous and awkward terrorist attack in Islamabad during the Friday prayers, which led to the martyrdom and injury of tens of innocent civilians.”

Islamabad Suicide bombing attack at Imambargah in Tarlai Kalan, 32 martyred, 170 critically injured.

“I extend my sincere and deepest condolences and sympathy to the government and the people of Pakistan, particularly to the bereaved families,” he said.

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