ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has strongly condemned the terrorist quadcopter drone attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) fort in Karak, terming it a cowardly and inhumane act.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Speaker also denounced the subsequent attack on an ambulance that was transporting injured FC personnel to the hospital.
He described the targeting of wounded officials and rescue workers as an “atrocious and barbaric act against humanity.”
Calling the assault on FC personnel in Karak deeply regrettable, Ayaz Sadiq said that attacking an ambulance and burning injured personnel alive reflects the worst form of brutality. “Such beastly elements will be dealt with an iron hand,” he asserted.
The Speaker emphasized that terrorists are enemies of humanity and have no connection with any religion.
He paid rich tribute to the martyred FC personnel and members of the ambulance crew, saying that the nation salutes the sacrifices of its martyrs.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved families, he said, “I share in the grief of the affected families during this difficult time.”
He also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured and for the elevation of ranks of the martyrs, along with patience and strength for their families.
Reaffirming national resolve, the Speaker said that the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces and security agencies for the complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism.