ISLAMABAD: Interior Mini­ster Mohsin Naqvi and PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent wave of terror attacks on security personnel, with the minister vowing to name all new development projects in Islamabad after the martyrs.

According to the Ministry of Interior’s media wing, Mr Naqvi visited Chaudhry Shujaat’s residence, where they discussed the country’s political situation. Provincial minister Shafay Hussain was also present.

Chaudhry Shujaat condemned the Quetta railway station blast and expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs. He proposed that the federal government dedicate all new roads and projects to those who lost their lives in service to the country.

The interior minister announced that new projects in the federal capital would be named after martyrs.

Meets PML-Q leaders in Islamabad

“This will be a lasting gesture of solidarity with the martyrs and their families,” Chaudhry Shujaat said, insisting that Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism were unparalleled.

He emphasised that thousands of Pakistanis have given their lives for peace and security.

Interior Minister Naqvi said that the country could never fully repay the martyrs for their sacrifices, acknowledging that their actions have paved the way for peace.

Published in Dawn, November 13th, 2024

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