PM Shehbaz sees India behind Wana, Islamabad terror attacks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday accused India of being involved in recent terrorist incidents in Wana and Islamabad, calling on Afghanistan to take action against militant elements operating from its soil.

Addressing the National Assembly, the Prime Minister condemned the recent wave of terrorism, particularly the attack in Wana and the incident at the Islamabad court that claimed 12 lives. He said foreign hands were evident in both attacks.

“Terrorists in Wana once again committed a despicable act by trying to heat up the market of terrorism. I pay tribute to the Pakistani army for safely recovering the students and teachers,” the Prime Minister said. “Foreign involvement in these attacks is clear, and India is behind them.”
The Prime Minister added that Afghanistan must “rein in the terrorists” and ensure peace along the shared border. He noted that Afghans were among the Wana attackers and linked their actions to recent diplomatic visits by Afghan officials to India.

“We want peace and prosperity for our region. We hosted the Afghan people for 40 years and treated them as our guests. Today, the world is seeing the reward we are getting for that hospitality,” he remarked.

Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s determination to eliminate terrorism and continue its journey toward development. He praised the sacrifices of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies in their fight against militancy, noting that “the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army are making the greatest sacrifices in this struggle.”

Referring to national unity, the Prime Minister stressed that any project that threatens the federation’s integrity is not in Pakistan’s interest.

“The Kalabagh Dam is a great economic project, but nothing is above national unity. If it harms the federation, I am not in its favor,” he said.
The Prime Minister also lauded Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi for ensuring timely resolution of revenue cases and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to judicial independence.

“It is clearly written in the Charter of Democracy that a constitutional court will be formed,” he said, adding that the Chief Justice will head the Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Commission, and Law and Justice Commission.

Sharif expressed optimism that Pakistan would soon become “the cradle of development and prosperity in the region,” highlighting that the Army Chief’s recent conferment of the title of Field Marshal was widely appreciated across the nation.