PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed Saturday visited Imambargah Hussainabad at Kohati Gate.
\nDuring their visit, they expressed condolences and sympathy to the Shia leaders on the tragedy of Kocha Risaldar blast wherein 57 people lost their lives and more than 200 other injured.
\nThey also prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss.
\nGovernor KP Shah Farman strongly condemned the incident and expressed his determination to fight together to eradicate terrorism from the country.
\nThe incident is extremely tragic and an attempt to undermine national unity, said Governor Shah Farman. The enemy\u2019s motives behind such incidents must be understood, the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa added.
\n\u201cWe have to show unity and unity to thwart the nefarious intentions of the enemy,\u201d Shah Farman said.
\nThe purpose of coming here today is to offer Fateha for the martyrs, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan said. The damage done in this tragedy cannot be repaired, the Chief Minister added.
\n\u201cBut the perpetrators of this incident will be brought to justice in any case,\u201d the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister is working to reach out to the culprits and ensure that such incidents are prevented in future, he added.
\n\u201cWe will learn from the mistakes that have been made and plan ahead,\u201d Mahmood Khan said, adding, \u201cSteps are being taken to make the security of places of worship foolproof.\u201d \u201cWe will work together to thwart the elements who are trying to create hypocrisy in the nation,\u201d Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said. \u201cThis is a difficult battle but if we fight together we will win,\u201d Mahmood Khan said.
\nSecurity forces, government and people are committed to eradicate this scourge of terrorism, said Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed on this occasion during his meeting with Shia leaders.
\nTo this end, coordination among all institutions is being further improved, said Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed. He said, all resources will be utilized to ensure law and order in the country and thwart the nefarious intentions of the enemy.
\nThanks to the Governor, Chief Minister and Corps Commander Peshawar for the condolences from the leaders of the Imamia Jirga.
\nExpressing determination to further strengthen national unity and consensus to thwart the nefarious aims of the enemy and we will not allow any political party to shine its politics on this incident, Imamia Jirga leaders said on this occasion.
\nMeanwhile, Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed also visited Lady Reading Hospital. The Corps Commander inspected the injured in the Kocha Risaldar tragedy being treated at the hospital. The Corps Commander Peshawar Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed appreciated the courage of the wounded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed Saturday visited Imambargah Hussainabad at Kohati Gate. During their visit, they expressed condolences and sympathy to the Shia leaders on the tragedy of Kocha Risaldar blast wherein 57 people lost their lives and more than 200 other […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-247866","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n