Prime Minister Shehbaz directed the authorities concerned to complete the inquiry into the incident immediately to identify those responsible and bring the perpetrators of the blast to justice.

ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of seven people, including two traffic police personnel, in a blast at Sarai Naurang Bazaar in Lakki Marwat.

The prime minister, in a statement, reiterated that all relevant institutions and the government were working with unwavering resolve to purge the country of terrorism.

He emphasized that terrorists would not be allowed to impede the nation’s journey towards peace and progress.

Paying tribute to the sacrifices made in the fight against terrorism, Prime Minister Shehbaz noted that all law enforcement agencies and the public have rendered invaluable sacrifices in this struggle.

He directed the authorities concerned to complete the inquiry into the incident immediately to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

The prime minister also prayed for elevation of martyred souls in paradise, and for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident.