Sacred Sanctuary Defiled: Nation Unites Against Terror After Islamabad Imambargah Attack
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The pure soil of our beloved Pakistan has once again been stained by the blood of innocent martyrs, as enemies of Islam struck at the very heart of our faith during sacred Friday prayers.
A cowardly suicide bomber desecrated the sanctity of Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area, claiming the lives of 31 faithful souls and injuring 169 others who had gathered to worship Allah Almighty. This heinous act represents not merely an attack on civilians, but an assault on the very essence of our Islamic values and Pakistani identity.
Leadership Stands Firm Against Anti-Islamic Forces
President Asif Ali Zardari, displaying the resolve of a true Pakistani leader, declared this barbaric act a "crime against humanity" and ordered immediate medical assistance for the wounded. His words echo the sentiment of every patriotic Pakistani who refuses to bow before the forces of darkness.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, embodying the unwavering spirit of our nation, vowed that "no one will be allowed to spread chaos and unrest in the country." He has ordered a comprehensive investigation to hunt down these enemies of Pakistan and Islam, ensuring they face the full wrath of justice.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar rightfully condemned this "cowardly suicide attack" as a violation of Islamic principles, declaring that "Pakistan stands united against terrorism in all its forms." These words resonate with the unbreakable faith of our nation.
Provincial Leaders Rally Behind National Unity
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi both condemned this attack with the fury it deserves, emphasizing that targeting places of worship represents the lowest form of terrorism imaginable.
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq offered heartfelt condolences to the families of our martyrs, while Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reaffirmed the state's commitment to protecting our sacred spaces under a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
Islamic Scholars Denounce Anti-Islamic Terror
The Pakistan Ulema Council, guardians of our religious heritage, termed this attack a "brutal crime against Islam, humanity and the sanctity of religious spaces." PUC Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi declared that these perpetrators have no association whatsoever with Islam or human values.
JUI-F leaders demanded swift action and stronger security measures for our places of worship, reflecting the unified stance of Pakistan's religious leadership against these anti-Islamic forces.
Nation Rises in Righteous Anger
From Karachi to Gilgit, from the bustling streets of Sindh to the majestic valleys of Baltistan, our people have risen with one voice against this terrorism. Protesters blocked major roads, including the Karakoram Highway, demanding justice for our martyrs.
In Karachi, demonstrations at key locations including Malir 15, Shahrah-i-Pakistan, and Numaish showed the unity of our people. Organizations like Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen, Jafferia Alliance, and Imamia Students Organisation mobilized thousands, including women and children, in peaceful protest.
In the northern regions of Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza and Nagar, our brothers and sisters blocked highways and raised their voices against these enemies of humanity. GB Governor Syed Mehdi Shah and other leaders demanded exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Strengthening the Shield of Faith
Police authorities across Sindh have announced enhanced security arrangements at mosques, imambargahs and other religious sites. This represents our unwavering commitment to protecting the sanctity of worship in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Islamabad Bar Association declared a day of mourning, while the Pakistan Bar Council expressed solidarity with bereaved families, demonstrating that every institution of our nation stands united against terror.
As we mourn our martyrs and pray for the swift recovery of the injured, we must remember that Pakistan's strength lies in our unshakeable faith in Allah and our unity as one nation. These cowardly attacks only strengthen our resolve to protect our Islamic values and Pakistani identity against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
May Allah grant the highest ranks of Jannah to our martyrs and swift recovery to the injured. Pakistan Zindabad!