 | | Either Aftab Khan Sherpao or Leslie Nielsen, we're not sure which. | Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Sunday that the terrorist attack would not weaken his determination and he would continue his mission of serving people with renewed dedication and commitment. Talking to various delegations that called on him at the People’s House to inquire about his health, Sherpao said, “I was the prime target of the suicide bomber but with the grace of God and the prayers of people I am safe.” He said the incident was not new for him as his brother Hayat Muhammad Khan Sherpao was also killed in a bomb blast.
| The interior minister said Islam was a religion of peace and did not teach violence. |
The interior minister said Islam was a religion of peace and did not teach violence. He appreciated the warm feelings of party workers and people who were coming in large numbers to inquire about his health. “I get further courage and strength from the love expressed by the party workers and people following the tragic blast at Station Korona,” he added. While terming the suicide blast a coward’s act, Sherpao said he was deeply grieved over the loss of innocent lives and expressed sympathy with the members of the bereaved families.
Sherpao said the Charsadda attack had strengthened his determination to work for the establishment of democracy, economic equality, interfaith harmony, elimination of sectarianism, prosperity, employment creation and provision of all basic necessities to people. He added that he would continue his struggles for the accomplishment of these objectives. Earlier, Sherpao attended the funeral prayers of the victims of Charsadda bombing at Shabqadar tehsil, Umarzai, Tarangzai and Station Korona. |