Online News : Islamabad suicide blast security issue not political: Durrani

Islamabad suicide blast security issue not political: Durrani

July 19, 2007

ISLAMABAD: Expressing his grave sorrow and grief over loss of precious lives in a suicide blast in the capital before the address of Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Chaudhry to Islamabad Bar Association, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Muhammad Ali Durrani has termed it security issue not political one.

Talking to a private TV Channel, the Information Minister said that the blast is in fact a terrorist act against the country and continuation of recent terrorist activities in the country and has no link with political issues.

Muhammad Ali Durrani said that investigations to probe the bomb blast have been started and the intelligence agencies are investigating which would yield positive results, he expressed hope.

Emphasizing on maintaining harmony among political parties, intellectuals and media, the Information Minister said that it would vital to control such terrorist activities in the country. He said changing of mindset of people having extreme views is vital to bring the country to the height of the development and an establishment of the society where every one would have tolerance for each other.