ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, and expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
He said that targeting citizens was a brutal, inhumane and utterly reprehensible act, said a news release issued here on Thursday.
The Speaker said that attacks on civilian populations and public places constituted a clear violation of humanity, moral values and international laws.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the Parliament and people of Pakistan were standing in complete solidarity with the Parliament, Government and people of Australia in this difficult time.
He said that the cowardly and inhuman act carried out by the perpetrators of this terrorist attack was an unforgivable crime. Terrorism, in whatever form it may take, whether carried out by individuals or organised networks, remains an assault on global peace and human values, he added.
Ayaz Sadiq paid tribute to Ahmed Al-Ahmed for risking his own life to save innocent civilians during the incident.
He said that his courageous, selfless and humane action was a matter of pride for all of humanity.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the bravery, sacrifice and resolve demonstrated by Ahmed Al-Ahmed, without regard for his own safety, were a shining example of the highest human values, and a source of pride for the Muslim Ummah.
He said that the attackers’ links with India clearly reflect India’s involvement in the patronage of terrorism and support for extremist elements.
The Speaker said that this incident has once again exposed India’s negative and aggressive role, which continues to pose a threat to peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan has been combating the scourge of terrorism for over four decades and has sacrificed more than 90,000 precious lives in the fight against terrorism.
He added that even today, Pakistan’s security forces remain engaged against terrorist organizations, including Al-Khawarij (Fitna-e-Hindustan), which are operating under Indian patronage.
Ayaz Sadiq urged the international community to take serious notice of India’s involvement in terrorism and to ensure effective and practical measures against elements and state sponsors involved in promoting terrorism.
He reiterated that Pakistan condemns terrorism, extremism and violence in all their forms, without discrimination, and advocates a collective, coordinated and effective global strategy to eliminate terrorism.
Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that terrorism is a global challenge that can only be countered through shared resolve and practical international cooperation.