By APP
Islamabad : President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro have strongly condemned the suicide attack during the funeral prayers of slain DSP Javed Iqbal in Mingora, Swat, on Friday evening that caused loss of precious human lives.The President and the Prime Minister in their separate messages said such cowardly acts of terrorists will not dent the government’s resolve to fight terrorism and extremism.
The President highlighted the pivotal role of law enforcing agencies in the maintenance of law and order in the country and said the police and other law enforcing agencies have the front-line role in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
He expressed his grief over the loss of life and injuries and offered condolences to the bereaved families.
The Prime Minister in his message also termed the attack as a timid act of terrorists and said the government will continue to fight terrorism and extremism till the complete elimination of this menace.
He directed the concerned authorities to take special care of the injured and provide them with best medical treatment.
The President and the Prime Minister prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved families.
The suicide attack occurred during funeral prayers of DSP Javed Iqbal, who alongwith his driver, was killed in a powerful roadside bomb explosion in Lakki Marwat district earlier this morning.