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PM Shehbaz directs JIT probe into Besham terror attack

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level emergency meeting following the Besham terrorist attack on Chinese nationals working on the Dassu Hydel Power Project on Wednesday.

During a security meeting in Islamabad, the participants discussed the heinous attack on innocent civilians working on a development project. PM Shehbaz has directed a thorough joint investigation of the Besham terrorist attack on Chinese nationals.

The Prime Minister offered deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims of the attack. He appreciated the swift response of Law Enforcement Agencies and locals, saving numerous lives.

READ MORE: Five Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack near Besham

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Asim Munir, Federal Ministers, and the Chief Ministers attended the meeting. The Prime Minister assured that the perpetrators of this barbaric act would be brought to justice.

Prime Minister stated the acts targeting the Pakistan-China friendship are particularly aimed at creating mistrust between the two iron brothers. The meeting participants expressed resolute commitment to completely rooting out terrorism from the country.

During the meeting, the Army Chief reiterated the resolve of the Armed Forces to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country. He stated that the nation had steadfastly fought the war on terror for the last two decades and had defeated the nefarious designs of Pakistan’s adversaries.

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