Hello? Hello?
Benazir! I just
heard the news!
Are you dead?You're sure you're not? |
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan telephoned Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairwoman and former premier Benazir Bhutto at Bilawal House and inquired about her after blasts that hit her convoy late on Thursday. Benazir thanked the governor for his call. Earlier, he condemned the explosions, calling them a “heinous and beastly act”.
Expressing his grief over the incident, the governor prayed for eternal peace for those who had lost their lives and grant of patience to bereaved families and early recovery of injured. He said the incident was a conspiracy to sabotage the democratic process in the country and that the government would use all means and resources to unearth those involved in the blasts and bring them to justice. He directed law enforcement agencies to further tighten the security arrangements throughout the province and keep round the clock vigil. The governor directed the officials concerned to provide all possible health care facilities to the injured and also appealed to the people to exercise utmost restraint and cooperate with the government in thwarting the nefarious designs of anti-state and anti-democracy forces. He declared that the government would show no relaxation in promoting democratic process in the country. Meanwhile, the governor announced that all educational institutions in Karachi would remain closed on Friday. |