Bajaur bomb attempt to undermine national peace: Firdous Ashiq

Lahore: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) central secretary information Firdous Ashiq on Monday said that Bajaur blast was an attempt to undermine national peace.

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) workers' convention suicide attack was condemned by Firdous, who added, "We want no leniency for those involved in the Bajaur blast."   

Firdous prayed to Allah Almighty to offer the departed soul’s eternal peace and the grieving families' members the fortitude to endure the loss.

According to Firdous, "The IPP hopes that the state will take strict action against those involved in the terrorist activities."

Earlier,The explosion that occurred in Bajaur during a workers' convention of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam - Fazl (JUI-F), resulting in more than 35 deaths and 200 injuries, has been strongly denounced by the interim government of Afghanistan.

However, no militant group accepted responsibility for the incident as of yet, Pakistan has recently called on the Afghan government to take precautions to prevent Pakistan from being used as a pawn in another country's war.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan's spokesman, tweeted his sincere sympathies to the families impacted by the explosion.

In addition to praying for the injured victims' speedy recovery, he offered prayers for the souls of the martyrs.

The spokesperson emphasized that such attacks are wholly unjustified and reaffirmed the Afghan government's dedication to opposing violence and fostering peace and stability in the area.