Web Desk (July 13, 2018): Caretaker Prime Minister, Nasirul Mulk, Imran Khan, Asif Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto and other political leaders have condemned Bannu Attack.
Caretaker Prime Minister, Nasirul Mulk has expressed his sorrows over the loss of precious loss in the Bannu Attack and prayed for the immediate recovery of the injured.
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Former President and Co-Chairman of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari also condemned the brutal attack and said the caretaker government has to restore its writ to main law and order situation.PTI Chief Imran Khan while condemning the attack over Durrani’s convoy said that conspiracy being hatched to delay general polls.
Strongly condemn the terrorist attack on Akram Durrani & his convoy. There seems to be a conspiracy to sabotage the 25 July elections but the people of Pakistan will not allow any design intended to target these historic elections to succeed.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 13, 2018
Chairman PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari referring to the Bannu Attack said that candidates contesting general polls should be given proper security.Caretaker KPK Cheif Minister, Dost Muhammad Khan while condemning the Bannu attack said that the culprits will be brought to the court of law soon.
Opposition leader in Senate, Sherry Rehman also condemned Bannu Attack.
Shocked to hear of the attack in Bannu on JUI-F leader Akram Durrani. Hope he and his colleagues are safe. Disturbed by the weak response from Caretakers in the Senate even on the Haroon Bilour tragedy. Securing this election is not being taken seriously
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) July 13, 2018
PTI’s Shireen Mazari strongly condemned the attack on MMA’s leader, Akram Durrani in Bannu.
Condemnable terror attack on JUI ldr Durrani’s convoy in Bannu. Glad to hear Durrani is safe but sad how our innocent ppl continue to become victims of terrorism. Forces trying to sabotage 2018 elections must not be allowed to succeed.
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) July 13, 2018
On the other hand, Caretaker CM KPK has summoned an emergency meeting today to review law and order situation.
Earlier on today, Four were dead and 15 were injured in attack over convoy of former Chief Minister KPK and leader of JUI, Akram Durrani attacked.
According to the details, the convoy was attacked with a bomb, when it was heading for an election campaign in the area, Akram Durrani is safe.
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Akram Durrani is contesting elections from NA-35 from the platform of Muthaida Majlis-e-Amal(MMA).
Security forces have reached the crime scene and cordoned off the area.Durrani has served as Minister for Housing and Works in the cabinet of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi from August 2017 to May 2018. According to the initial reports 3 women and 2 policemen are amongst injured of the incident.
Earlier on, corner meeting of Awami National Party(ANP) was attacked in area of Yakatoot, KPK, in which 22 people were martyred including ANP’s candidate Haroon Bilour, while 65 injured.
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Earlier on Thursday, the caretaker Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk directed for enhancing the security of all political leaders.
He issued the directive during a meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and Caretaker Chief Minister Dost Muhammad Khan in Peshawar.
The Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the recent suicide attack in Peshawar.The Governor and Chief Minister briefed him about the steps taken for maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the province.
The Caretaker Interior Minister Azam Khan was also present on the occasion.
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