Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed that terrorism is resurfacing in Pakistan as a result of Imran Khan’s “flawed” policies.
“I strongly condemn the bombing in Lahore and wish the injured a speedy recovery.” Terrorism has resurfaced in Pakistan as a result of (prime minister) Imran Khan’s misguided policies,” the PML-N leader said in a tweet from London, where he has lived since November 2019.
“Three killed and many were injured in a bomb attack in Lhr today, and guess what @ImranKhanPTI is talking about in his propaganda cell meeting?” PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz wrote in a tweet, condemning the blast and mourning the loss of life. Sharifs! So, what’s next? Putting the blame for the disaster on the victims.”
لاہور دھماکے میں قیمتی جانوں کے ضیاع اور درجنوں زخمیوں کی اطلاع سن کر دلی صدمہ پہنچا۔عمران خان کی غلط پالیسی کی وجہ سے پاکستان میں دہشت گردی دوبارہ شروع ہو چکی ہے جسکی شدید مذمت کرتا ہوں۔اللہ تعالٰی جاں بحق افراد کو جنت الفردوس میں جگہ دے اور زخمیوں کو جلد صحتیابی عطا فرمائے۔آمین
— Nawaz Sharif (@NawazSharifMNS) January 20, 2022
“About a day when Lahore mourns and grieves, more of heartlessness and apathy than mistaken priorities,” she tweeted in response to photographs of Prime Minister Khan’s statements on the Sharifs.
Hamza Shehbaz, the leader of the opposition in the Punjab Assembly, expressed his condolences to those who had died or been hurt. He expressed regret that terrorism was once again rearing its ugly head in the country.
Rehman Malik, a senior PPP leader, condemned the terrorist attack in Anarkali, saying it was typical of TTP Pakistan and Daesh (the militant Islamic State group). “Kabul must utilise its clout to guarantee that Afghan land is not used against Pakistan,” he said, adding that TTP emir Haji Wali Noor and other hardline terrorist commanders, including Faqeer Mohammad, should be handed over to Pakistan immediately.
“It is, in fact, a second act in Lahore following the target assassinations in Islamabad. This is the current wave of terrorism in Pakistan, particularly in Kabul. In our country, we need to find terrorist sleeping cells. It’s not going to stop, so we’ll have to take some practical precautions.
We condemn this horrific act and convey our sorrow for the lives lost in the incident, as well as our condolences to the victims’ families,” Malik added.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has condemned the Anarkali bombing and the loss of valuable lives.
Three died and dozens injured in a bomb blast in Lhr today and guess what @ImranKhanPTI is talking about in his propaganda cell meeting? Sharifs ! What is next? Blaming the victims for the tragedy?
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) January 20, 2022
Raja Parvez Ashraf, the president of the Punjab People’s Party, has demanded that the government provide the best possible treatment to those injured in the tragedy and provide financial assistance to the heirs of those who died.
He stated that the National Action Plan should be followed to the letter in order to stem the tide of extremism and terrorism.
Syed Hassan Murtaza, the PPP General Secretary, paid a visit to the injured at Mayo Hospital and wished them a speedy recovery. He voiced concern about the growth of the terrorism wave, which has already reached Lahore after penetrating Peshawar and Islamabad.
Former Punjab chapter president Qamar Zaman Kaira warned that if the government did not act to stem the tide of terrorism, the country will suffer irreversible damage.
