• PM condemns the attack on CTD office in Bannu
• PM Shehbaz said that scourge of terrorism is a sensitive issue
• The premier also vowed that the state will not bow down

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the attack on the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Bannu and said that attempts to spread chaos in Pakistan through terrorism will be severely crushed.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said that issue of the scourge of terrorism is a sensitive issue of national security and collective thinking and action plan are needed to combat it.

The premier also vowed that the state will not bow down to any terrorist group or organization and that terrorists will be dealt with as per law and constitution.

The prime minister also paid tribute to the spirit and determination of the forces fighting against soaring terrorism in the country.

He also instructed the authorities to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured adding that the sacrifices of the martyrs will not go to waste.

“The great sacrifices of the officers and men of the armed forces, police, rangers and other law enforcement agencies cannot be forgotten.”

PM Shehbaz also said that the primary responsibility for law and order lies within the provinces but the federation cannot turn a blind eye to these serious problems.

“We will work together with provinces to fight terrorism, increasing the capacity and efficiency of the provincial government is important in the eradication of terrorism,” he assured.

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