Balochistan province in Pakistan has been witnessing efforts from security forces and the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mr. Abdul Malik’s brother, Mr. Afzal Bugti, to establish peace in the region. During Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, notorious terrorists in the area have laid down their arms. Mirak Khan Chakarani, along with 25 other accomplices, has surrendered to the authorities, laying down their arms. This group, notorious for robberies and extortion, has also handed over a large quantity of arms and ammunition.
Mirak Khan Chakarani has also announced his participation in the Chakarani Peace Force, a counter-militancy initiative. The Minister of Defence, Khawaja Asif, confirmed that the Islamabad blast suspect was a Pakistani national. Rescue teams have stated that four vehicles from the Fire Brigade are engaged in putting out the fire, as the factory produces plastic items. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the electricity price by Rs. 28 per unit, in response to the fuel price adjustment of December.
Shahid Afridi expressed his frustration, saying, “How can we tolerate this sequence of events? Should we continue to issue condemnatory statements and tweets while the wave of terrorism intensifies?” The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) held a protest demonstration against the Islamabad blast on the Churangi Bridge, with prominent leaders, including Allama Sadiq Jafari and Allama Mubasher Hassan, participating. Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has canceled all her engagements for the day.
Minister of Interior, Mohsin Nawaz, arrived at the Islamabad blast site and announced that the Sindh government has canceled its cultural night music program in solidarity with the victims. Khawaja Asif said that the attacker, who targeted the last row of worshippers, has taken his own life, and Insha Allah, the state will respond to this brutality.
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stated, “Our family has sacrificed a lot for democracy, and it’s essential to eliminate differences based on color, ethnicity, and religion.” PTI Chairman, Imran Khan, underwent a medical examination and was diagnosed with a rare eye condition. He was shifted to PIMS Hospital for further treatment.
Senior Minister of Punjab, Murtaza Abbasi, called upon citizens, youth, and parents to take responsibility for maintaining law and order and ensuring their and others’ safety. A special event was organized at the Pakistan Embassy in Vienna, Austria, to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day, led by Ambassador of Pakistan, Kamran Akhtar Malik. The event reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Occupied Kashmir.
Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police, in a media briefing, revealed that the IG’s cousin was among the victims. Government sources stated that the suicide bomber had received training in Afghanistan and had visited the country multiple times. On Kashmir Solidarity Day, the Pakistani Embassy in Norway organized a panel discussion on the issue, led by former Deputy Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament, Atta Muhammad Chaudhry.
