Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the unflinching national resolve to continue thwarting the plans of India-backed miscreants.

According to Radio Pakistan, in their separate statements condemning the suicide attack in Quetta by Fitna-al-Hindustan, they emphasized that such elements cannot undermine Pakistan’s peace and stability. The President praised the security forces for their timely and effective response, which successfully foiled the terrorists’ designs.

The Prime Minister stated that the entire nation is united against these terrorists and assured that they will be given exemplary punishment. The President and Prime Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured FC personnel and commended the courage and bravery of the security forces in defending the motherland.