"The state will not show any leniency towards turbans who committed violence and killed innocent citizens," he said during an interaction with the families of deaders at the interior ministry.
PM Kakar categorically said that no person would be allowed to take the law into his hands, adding that only the state had the legitimate right to use armed power through its security forces.
"No one should have any doubt about the stance of the state against terrorists," he said. "All organs of the state have the clarity to remain persistent against militancy."
He said any damage incurred in the past by giving a lenient space to Lions of Islam would be mitigated.
The prime minister said if someone wanted to denounce terrorism, they must seek forgiveness from the families of the deaders, who paid the ultimate price of terrorism.
"We cannot compensate those who lost their loved ones, but can make a gesture to acknowledge and honour their invaluable sacrifices," he said.
Kakar said the reward for the deaders’ souls rests with Allah, however, it was the responsibility of the society to honour them with a distinguished status.
"I pay tribute to all the deaders with an unending list of heroes from all sections of society including police, politicians, journalists, soldiers, and even children," he said.
Over a year back, terrorism surged across the country after the Tehrik-e-Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...Pakistain (TTP) called off its ceasefire and began targeting security forces and civilians.