President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed gratitude to world leaders for standing with Pakistan following the terrorist incident in Islamabad, emphasizing the need for a united global stance against terrorism.
In a statement, the president said Pakistan is humbled by the strong and sincere outpouring of support and solidarity from world leaders, governments and international organisations.
According to the Radio Pakistan, he stated the messages of sympathy and solidarity have brought comfort to the people of Pakistan and strength to the families who mourn.
He said these messages reaffirm that the fight against terrorism and the violent ideology that drives it, is a shared global responsibility and a common struggle for all.
The President said Pakistan has consistently held the view that terrorism cannot be tackled by any one nation alone. He noted that Pakistan’s experience demonstrates that when terrorist groups are given space, support, or impunity across borders, the resulting harm is ultimately suffered by innocent people worldwide.
He underlined that certain neighbouring countries have, regrettably, become partners in crime by allowing terrorist elements to operate against Pakistan from their soil while some not only finance them directly but also provide them technical and military means.
He said this is a reality that has shaped the regional developments in recent years.
Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan takes strong exception to the situation in Afghanistan where the Taliban regime has created conditions similar to or worse than pre-9/11, when terror organisations posed threats to global peace ending in the 9/11 tragedy.
He said Pakistan’s eastern neighbour is assisting the Taliban regime and threatening not only Pakistan but the regional and global peace.
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