Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi called the Bolan Jaffar Express terrorist attack a heinous act on Wednesday.
The minister stated that the attack cannot depress morale since the nation is together to combat such groups.
He claimed Pakistani security forces protected all of Pakistan, including Balochistan.
He added brave Balochistanis will not submit to such elements.
“We thank the security agencies and Balochistan government for their cooperation and quick response to the cowardly act. He stated terrorists and criminals will be punished.
TNFJ Chief Allama Agha Syed Hussain Muqaddasi strongly condemned the Bolan Jaffar Express terrorist incident that kidnapped innocent passengers. He blamed India and its operatives for the attack.
From the headquarters of Maktab-i-Tashayyu Ali Masjid, he said the nation supports the Pakistan Armed Forces in their fight against terrorism.
He said “only a decisive response, akin to ‘Zarb-i-Haider’, can send the pawns of foreign powers to hell”. Agha Muqaddasi encouraged the military to reject compromises and punish outlawed terrorist groups.
In this difficult time, he urged political and religious leaders and the public to unite.
He underscored that everybody must support the homeland’s defenders against its adversaries.
He urged the government to prioritise hostage release and national interests.
The TNFJ president further advised people to pray during Ramazan for the homeland to overcome these issues.
Business leaders denounce attack
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) executives denounced the Jaffar Express terrorist attack and congratulated security personnel for saving passengers.
ICCI union representatives said security personnel’s bravery and dedication saved innocent travellers.
They called the attack cowardly and inhumane, saying such elements threaten Pakistan’s peace, growth, and development.
They emphasised that the guilty deserve no mercy.
They also prayed for the attack victims’ speedy recovery. They praised the “unwavering morale of the security forces, who effectively countered the terrorists through their prompt action” despite the difficult terrain.
ICCI leaders President Nasir Mansoor Quresh, Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, and Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry expressed great sadness over the tragedy.
They stated any plot to destabilise the country will be foiled and the nation will stand with its security forces to maintain peace and stability.
Jaffar Express terrorist assault was condemned by Awam Pakistan Party leader Chaudhry Inam Zafar.
“I applaud the security forces’ efficiency. The Pakistan Army has always excelled. He stated that the Pakistani Armed Forces have contributed to Pakistan’s growth.
Chaudhry said: “Terrorists fail no matter how many anti-national acts they commit. Pakistan has world-class forces.”
