Civil and military leadership including President, Prime Minister, Army Chief and heads of political parties on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and prayed for his fast recovery.
President Mamnoon Hussain, in a statement condemned the attack on Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and prayed for his early recovery. Expressing solidarity with Ahsan Iqbal's family, he said difference of opinion should not be translated into violence. He said intolerance is lethal for the society and the biggest hurdle in the way of country's development and stability. The President said every attempt to promote chaos and violence will be dealt with an iron hand. He said all political forces and people from all walks of life should join hands to promote tolerance and patience in the society.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, in a statement, also strongly condemned the attack on Interior Minister. He also telephoned Ahsan Iqbal and inquired after his health. He prayed for early recovery of the interior minister. The Prime Minister also called for immediate report into the incident from IG Police Punjab. Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa also strongly condemned the firing on Interior Minister. "CoAS condemns firing on Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal. Expresses best wishes for early recovery", said DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor in a tweet. PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari also condemned the attack, saying that such incidents need to be stopped immediately. He also prayed for the early recovery of Ahsan Iqbal.