Pays tribute to martyrs
\n PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday remembered the tragic Karsaz incident and paid tribute to the martyrs.
\nIn a condolence message, the Governor termed the incident as one of the most tragic events in Pakistan\u2019s history that claimed the lives of at least 180 deaths and 500 injuries.
\nHe paid tribute to the martyrs and emphasized that October18, 2007, serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by brave individuals in the struggle for democracy.
\nGovernor Kundi highlighted that this event symbolizes the sacrifices made for democracy and reminds us of the necessity for national unity in combating terrorism and extremism.
\nHe recalled how, on that day, people from all walks of life, women, children, and the elderly gathered at Karachi Airport to welcome their leader, a moment that was met with hostility from enemies of democracy, turning joy into mourning for the nation.
\nReaffirming his commitment to the promotion of democratic values, justice, and peace, Kundi expressed condolences to the families of the martyrs, assuring them that the nation would never forget their sacrifices.
\nHe urged collective efforts to fulfill their mission and uphold the principles they fought for.
\nIt\u2019s worth mentioning here that the Karsaz bombing attack occurred on October 18, 2007 in Karachi.
\nIt was an attack on a motorcade carrying former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. The bombing occurred two months before she was assassinated.
\nMost of the dead were members of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pays tribute to martyrs PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday remembered the tragic Karsaz incident and paid tribute to the martyrs. In a condolence message, the Governor termed the incident as one of the most tragic events in Pakistan\u2019s history that claimed the lives of at least 180 deaths and 500 injuries. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":432158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-438039","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n