'Let there be no doubt — we will crush the terrorists': PM Imran Khan condemns Karachi attack!

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'Let there be no doubt — we will crush the terrorists': PM, politicians condemn Karachi, Orakzai attacks

Dawn.comUpdated November 23, 2018
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Prime Minister Imran Khan led the strong condemnations against the two attacks which shook two provinces in the country early on Friday. — File

Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned Friday's terror attacks — in Karachi against the Chinese Consulate and in Kalaya Bazar area of lower Orakzai tribal district — saying "both these attacks are part of a planned campaign to create unrest in the country by those who do not want Pakistan to prosper".

"Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind: we will crush the terrorists, whatever it takes," the premier said via Twitter.

Condemning both the attacks, the PM added: "My prayers go to the victims and their families. Salute the brave security/police personnel who gave their lives and denied success to terrorists in the mission against Chinese Consulate."

Calling the Karachi incident a "failed attack", the prime minister said it "was clearly a reaction to the unprecedented trade agreements that resulted from our trip to China. The attack was intended to scare Chinese investors and undermine CPEC. These terrorists will not succeed."

The prime minister has ordered a complete inquiry into the Chinese Consulate attack. "[The] incident is part of conspiracy against Pak and China economic and strategic cooperation.

"However, such incidents will never be able to undermine Pak-China relationship that is mightier than Himalaya and deeper than Arabian sea.

"Karachi police and Rangers have shown exceptional courage and nation salutes the martyrs and their colleagues for acting so vigilantly; their gallantry is something we are proud of."

Shahbaz Sharif
While addressing the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif said the incident in Karachi was worrisome, adding that China had stood by Pakistan through all bad times and helped it at all international forums.

"This incident has created a wave of worry in the country. It indicates how much the Pak-China friendship unnerves opponents."

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
Taking to Twitter, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said it is "absolutely heartbreaking to hear about the great loss of life in the attack in Lower Orakzai".

"My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs and victims and all those affected," he said, urging the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP).

"The reprehensible terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi was thwarted by the courageous fight put up by our Sindh Police led by the courageous SSP Suhai Aziz. I salute the brave officers who were martyred courageously protecting our friends. We honor them," he said in another tweet.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi also stressed on the strong ties between the two countries. "Pakistan and China will defeat the forces that wish to halt development [in the country]".

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that the attack on the Chinese Consulate was contained successfully by law enforcement agencies. "We have provided our embassy in Beijing with all the updates.

Qureshi condemned the Orakzai blast, categorically stating that the "entire nation stands united and such dastardly acts will not deter our will to eliminate the menace of terrorism".

Fawad Chaudhry
While speaking to the media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry echoed the sentiment of PM Khan and said that the attack was part of a bigger conspiracy.

"This attack was targeted, Pakistan and China's economic, defence and strategic ties have been targeted."

Ahsan Iqbal
Former minister for interior Ahsan Iqbal also condemned the attack in a post on Twitter saying "Pakistan and China are iron brothers and stand in complete solidarity".


Ahsan Iqbal

✔@betterpakistan
https://twitter.com/betterpakistan/status/1065871206212087808

I very strongly condemn attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi, which has been very professionally averted by our law enforcement agencies particularly Sind Police. Pakistan & China are iron brothers & stand in complete solidarity.


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He commended the efforts of law enforcement agencies particularly the Sindh Police.

Dr Shireen Mazari
Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari, said: "Salute to our security and police personnel who gave their lives and denied terrorists success in targeting the Chinese Consulate in Karachi. Sadly amongst the martyred were two civilians also."

"Menace of terrorism is morphing into a beast with a widening agenda especially as CPEC takes shape," she added.

Sherry Rehman
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman condemned the attack and commended the bravery of the Sindh police.


SenatorSherryRehman

✔@sherryrehman
https://twitter.com/sherryrehman/status/1065849790389456897

Strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the #ChineseConsulateKchi. Kudos to brave Sindh police who warded off the attack in record time as the Consulate is safe. Two courageous policemen were martyred in preventing terrorists from getting inside.Our prayers with their families


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"Two courageous policemen were martyred in preventing terrorists from getting inside. Our prayers with their families."

Khawaja Asif

Khawaja M. Asif

✔@KhawajaMAsif
https://twitter.com/KhawajaMAsif/status/1065894524860407808

War on terror in our region is common cause of Pakistan & China,we stand together against this enemy.Sacrifices of our security forces in defending the Chinese consulate are the latest in war against terror.A war not of our making but IA victory will be ours


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Former foreign minister Khawaja Asif said: "War on terror in our region is [a] common cause of Pakistan and China, we stand together against this enemy. Sacrifices of our security forces in defending the Chinese consulate are the latest in war against terror. A war not of our making but IA victory will be ours."‏

 

[AHMED85]

Bainzeer & previous politicians Also Given Same Statements. [emoji23]

 

[Indus Pakistan]

"Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind: we will crush the terrorists, whatever it takes," the premier said via Twitter.

I am sorry my dear Prime Minister there is every reason to have doubt. From 11 French marine engineers being blown apart while working in Karachi to help Pakistan build Agosta submarines in 2002, to seeing large parts of Pakistan get conquered by terrorists, to seeing the capital Islamabad turn into a war zone with Lal Masjid, to APS school tragedy one thing is abundantly clear. Pakistan is incapable to putting it's house in order. All the best in you trying !

Upto the present all we have seen is the crushing of the Pakistani state. Not the other way around.

 

[Lincoln]

I am sorry my dear Prime Minister there is every reason to have doubt. From 11 French marine engineers being blown apart while working in Karachi to help Pakistan build Agosta submarines in 2002, to seeing large parts of Pakistan get conquered by terrorists, to seeing the capital Islamabad turn into a war zone with Lal Masjid, to APS school tragedy one thing is abundantly clear. Pakistan is incapable to putting it's house in order. All the best in you trying !

Upto the present all we have seen is the crushing of the Pakistani state. Not the other way around.

Thanks for the extremely constructive and useful criticism, it will clearly do wonders, and I even think you must have contributed a lot yourself for betterment to be saying all that.

/s

 

[Windjammer]

I am sorry my dear Prime Minister there is every reason to have doubt. From 11 French marine engineers being blown apart while working in Karachi to help Pakistan build Agosta submarines in 2002, to seeing large parts of Pakistan get conquered by terrorists, to seeing the capital Islamabad turn into a war zone with Lal Masjid, to APS school tragedy one thing is abundantly clear. Pakistan is incapable to putting it's house in order. All the best in you trying !

Upto the present all we have seen is the crushing of the Pakistani state. Not the other way around.

And you suppose all this happened within last 100 days of the PTI government.
I am convinced the day we stop washing the soap before our hands, many of our troubles will be over.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

yeah sure!!!!!!

 

[HalfMoon]

IK taking the bull by the horns.

 

[BATMAN]

I would like to see a copy of his anti terrorism plan... i hope some PTI fanatic here can post it for review!

Army soldiers had been under attack from past many days and this dumb head is waking up today, when measures taken by Chinese themselves (cameras) kicked in.

I am sorry my dear Prime Minister there is every reason to have doubt. From 11 French marine engineers being blown apart while working in Karachi to help Pakistan build Agosta submarines in 2002, to seeing large parts of Pakistan get conquered by terrorists, to seeing the capital Islamabad turn into a war zone with Lal Masjid, to APS school tragedy one thing is abundantly clear. Pakistan is incapable to putting it's house in order. All the best in you trying !

Upto the present all we have seen is the crushing of the Pakistani state. Not the other way around.

Lal Masjid terrorism had nation wide support, incl. united opposition to army, Media, lawyers, NGO....

 

[Baghial]

'Let there be no doubt — we will crush the terrorists': PM, politicians condemn Karachi, Orakzai attacks

Dawn.comUpdated November 23, 2018
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Prime Minister Imran Khan led the strong condemnations against the two attacks which shook two provinces in the country early on Friday. — File

Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned Friday's terror attacks — in Karachi against the Chinese Consulate and in Kalaya Bazar area of lower Orakzai tribal district — saying "both these attacks are part of a planned campaign to create unrest in the country by those who do not want Pakistan to prosper".

"Let there be no doubt in anyone's mind: we will crush the terrorists, whatever it takes," the premier said via Twitter.

Condemning both the attacks, the PM added: "My prayers go to the victims and their families. Salute the brave security/police personnel who gave their lives and denied success to terrorists in the mission against Chinese Consulate."

Calling the Karachi incident a "failed attack", the prime minister said it "was clearly a reaction to the unprecedented trade agreements that resulted from our trip to China. The attack was intended to scare Chinese investors and undermine CPEC. These terrorists will not succeed."

The prime minister has ordered a complete inquiry into the Chinese Consulate attack. "[The] incident is part of conspiracy against Pak and China economic and strategic cooperation.

"However, such incidents will never be able to undermine Pak-China relationship that is mightier than Himalaya and deeper than Arabian sea.

"Karachi police and Rangers have shown exceptional courage and nation salutes the martyrs and their colleagues for acting so vigilantly; their gallantry is something we are proud of."

Shahbaz Sharif
While addressing the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif said the incident in Karachi was worrisome, adding that China had stood by Pakistan through all bad times and helped it at all international forums.

"This incident has created a wave of worry in the country. It indicates how much the Pak-China friendship unnerves opponents."

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
Taking to Twitter, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said it is "absolutely heartbreaking to hear about the great loss of life in the attack in Lower Orakzai".

"My thoughts and prayers are with the martyrs and victims and all those affected," he said, urging the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP).

"The reprehensible terrorist attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi was thwarted by the courageous fight put up by our Sindh Police led by the courageous SSP Suhai Aziz. I salute the brave officers who were martyred courageously protecting our friends. We honor them," he said in another tweet.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi also stressed on the strong ties between the two countries. "Pakistan and China will defeat the forces that wish to halt development [in the country]".

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the foreign minister said that the attack on the Chinese Consulate was contained successfully by law enforcement agencies. "We have provided our embassy in Beijing with all the updates.

Qureshi condemned the Orakzai blast, categorically stating that the "entire nation stands united and such dastardly acts will not deter our will to eliminate the menace of terrorism".

Fawad Chaudhry
While speaking to the media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry echoed the sentiment of PM Khan and said that the attack was part of a bigger conspiracy.

"This attack was targeted, Pakistan and China's economic, defence and strategic ties have been targeted."

Ahsan Iqbal
Former minister for interior Ahsan Iqbal also condemned the attack in a post on Twitter saying "Pakistan and China are iron brothers and stand in complete solidarity".


Ahsan Iqbal

✔@betterpakistan

I very strongly condemn attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi, which has been very professionally averted by our law enforcement agencies particularly Sind Police. Pakistan & China are iron brothers & stand in complete solidarity.


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He commended the efforts of law enforcement agencies particularly the Sindh Police.

Dr Shireen Mazari
Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari, said: "Salute to our security and police personnel who gave their lives and denied terrorists success in targeting the Chinese Consulate in Karachi. Sadly amongst the martyred were two civilians also."

"Menace of terrorism is morphing into a beast with a widening agenda especially as CPEC takes shape," she added.

Sherry Rehman
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman condemned the attack and commended the bravery of the Sindh police.


SenatorSherryRehman

✔@sherryrehman

Strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the #ChineseConsulateKchi. Kudos to brave Sindh police who warded off the attack in record time as the Consulate is safe. Two courageous policemen were martyred in preventing terrorists from getting inside.Our prayers with their families


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"Two courageous policemen were martyred in preventing terrorists from getting inside. Our prayers with their families."

Khawaja Asif

Khawaja M. Asif

✔@KhawajaMAsif

War on terror in our region is common cause of Pakistan & China,we stand together against this enemy.Sacrifices of our security forces in defending the Chinese consulate are the latest in war against terror.A war not of our making but IA victory will be ours


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Former foreign minister Khawaja Asif said: "War on terror in our region is [a] common cause of Pakistan and China, we stand together against this enemy. Sacrifices of our security forces in defending the Chinese consulate are the latest in war against terror. A war not of our making but IA victory will be ours."‏

this is a pre paired hard copy of opening statement of every pm- coas since 30 yrs..

Let there be no doubt — we will crush the terrorists': PM

 

[maximuswarrior]

A heck lot more needs to be done. We know who their facilitators are. They sit across the border. Have we called them out? Instead we are shaking hands with the enemy and allowing them to cross over into our land through new openings.

Talk is very cheap. Unless we don't take the required steps this will be just another attack that will be forgotten tomorrow.

 

[Path-Finder]

 

[koolio]

National Action plan needs to be implemented by all stake holders, these Zombies are still being trained and sent across the border from that damn cursed country Afghanistan, Afghanistan is absolutely incapable to look after themselves, its time Pakistan puts its foot down on that stone age country. they are leaving no stone unturned to harm Pakistan as much as possible.

 

[Samurai_assassin]

PM Khan stop your love and affection for Afghanistan and treat it as a hostile state. Fast track the process of fencing and permenantly sealing/securing the border. These Afghans refused and delayed in giving the late SP's body across the border. When will you realise Afghans hate Pakistan!!!!

 

[Menace2Society]

Need to improve on the ground intel and seal the damn western border.