Pakistan leaders call for global action against terrorism

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have urged the international community to unite in a global fight against terrorism. Both leaders stressed the critical need to ensure that no nation's territory is exploited for terrorist activities targeting other countries.

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Pakistan was joining the international community in observing this day dedicated to remembering the victims of terrorism and extended its “heartfelt solidarity and tribute to all those who had suffered from this scourge”.

Their calls came in separate messages on August 21, observed annually as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. This day is dedicated to honoring and supporting those affected by terrorist acts.

In his message, shared via the Prime Minister’s Office on X, Prime Minister Sharif stated that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the global community in remembering terrorism's victims. He extended heartfelt tributes to all who have suffered from this "scourge," noting that terrorism remains one of humanity's most severe challenges.

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Terrorism remained one of the most serious challenges confronting humanity.

"Only those devoid of humanity can inflict suffering and play with the lives of innocent people to pursue their nefarious objectives," Sharif remarked, highlighting the brutal nature of terrorism. He also acknowledged the profound grief of families who have lost loved ones to violence, emphasizing the shared global responsibility to combat this threat.

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Only those devoid of humanity can inflict suffering and play with the lives of innocent people to pursue their nefarious objectives.