Business community condemns Peshawar attack

People belonging to all walks of life on Thursday condemned the attack on Army Public School in Peshawar and termed it a naked aggression against mankind. Almost all markets were closed to mourn the loss of innocent lives and express solidarity with the bereaved families. Funeral prayers in absentia were also offered at different parts of the city, which were attended by a large number of students, businessmen, journalists and general public.
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held a special meeting to offer prayers for the victims of the terrorists attack. Speaking on the occasion, SCCI President Fazal Jilani strongly condemned the attack and termed it a barbaric act against humanity. He said it was high time that the nation demonstrated complete unity to foil the nefarious designs of terrorists. Other speakers, while expressing their views, also condemned the attack and urged the government to take drastic steps without hesitation to eliminate terrorists from the country.