ISLAMABAD: Pakistan late on Monday condemned the terror attack in the Wardak province of Afghanistan which claimed the lives of more than 100 people a day earlier.
Militants, on Monday, targeted a military base of Afghan forces in Maidan city of Wardak province.
“Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Wardak that has reportedly taken more than 100 lives. We pray for the maghfirah (forgiveness) of the deceased,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Faisal said in a tweet late Monday night.
“Our hearts go out for the bereaved families. We share their grief,” said the official.
He added that “such reprehensible acts vitiate the environment of ongoing efforts for peace.”
Militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a high-security training center for the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Maidan, Wardak province, west of Kabul on Monday. Gunmen followed the move with sporadic firing inside the compound before they were taken down by the Afghan security forces.
Pakistan condemns terror attack in Afghanistan’s Wardak province
Pakistan condemns terror attack in Afghanistan’s Wardak province
- Such reprehensible acts vitiate ongoing efforts for peace, Foreign Office spokesman says
- Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on military base in the area
Pakistan assembly speaker warns opposition against anti-state remarks in parliament
- Ayaz Sadiq says criticism of judiciary and armed forces will not be allowed on assembly floor
- He calls violence during protests unacceptable, vows neutrality as National Assembly speaker
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Saturday that opposition lawmakers would not be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of parliament, calling such remarks unacceptable.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the eastern city of Lahore, Sadiq said parliamentary debate must remain within constitutional and legal limits, while reiterating his commitment to act impartially as speaker.
“No one will be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of the National Assembly,” Sadiq said. “Negative or controversial remarks about judges or the armed forces are unacceptable.”
His comments come amid heightened political tensions after opposition groups held protests in the past, criticizing state institutions and targeting government and military properties.
The speaker said peaceful protest was a democratic right but drew a sharp line at violence and vandalism.
“Protest is the right of every citizen in a democratic society, but it must remain peaceful and within the bounds of the constitution and the law,” he continued, adding that arson, damage to property and the use of sticks or weapons in the name of protest were “unacceptable” and posed a threat to the rule of law.
“No opposition lawmaker will be allowed to speak on the National Assembly floor if they speak against Pakistan,” Sadiq said.
The speaker also noted the country’s economic indicators were gradually improving, citing an increase in foreign exchange reserves, and said Pakistan had further strengthened relations with countries including the United States, China, Russia, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
