President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday expressed their deep shock and strongly condemned the suicide blast at a mosque in Jamrud that killed dozens of faithfuls. They termed it an abhorrent act and said they were saddened over the heavy loss of lives.
They said the government and people remain determined to defeat terrorism and said such gruesome acts cannot deter the resolve of the nation to defeat the terrorists. President and Prime Minister expressed their condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the terrorist act and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed souls. They also prayed for courage to the families to bear their loss with equanimity.
The President also asked the law enforcement agencies to take strict measures for the protection of the lives and properties of the people. The Prime Minister directed the provincial administration to provide best medical care to the injured at state's expense.