Pakistan reiterates demand for justice for victims of Samjhauta Express blasts

Foreign OfficePakistan reiterates demand for justice for victims of Samjhauta Express blasts

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: As today marks the 15th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack on the Samjhauta Express that claimed the lives of 68 innocent passengers including 44 Pakistani nationals, the Indian Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was conveyed Pakistan’s severe disappointment at the Indian government’s callousness towards the plight of the families of the Pakistani nationals who await justice even after the passage of 15 years.

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that the Indian diplomat was further conveyed our alarm that the Hindutva extremism and “Saffron terror” that had motivated the inhuman attack fifteen years ago has intensified manifolds under the current regime in India.

The Indian Charge d’Affaires was asked to convey to the Indian government in the strongest terms, Pakistan’s condemnation of the shameless acquittal and exoneration of all accused in dastardly terrorist attack including Swami Aseeman and, an RSS activist, who publicly confessed of being the mastermind of the heinous attack. This was just another manifestation of the brazen impunity and full state protection that perpetrators of terrorism enjoy in the BJP-ruled India.

The Charge d’Affaires was also asked to convey to Indian government, Pakistan’s demand for a fair trial and for bringing the perpetrators and abettors of Samjhauta Express terrorist attack to justice. The families of the innocent Pakistani nationals, mercilessly killed at the hands of the Hindutva-motivated extremists deserve closure.



“The Government of Pakistan strongly calls upon India to renounce the use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy and faithfully implement its obligations under international legal regime governing terrorism,” Asim Iftikhar said.

Must read

Recent News

Interbank Dollar Rate Today in Pakistan – 26 September 2023

0
Interbank Exchange Rates in Pakistan The Interbank Closing Exchange Rate in Pakistan has been issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for September 26,...

Caretaker PM Kakar attends reception at the House of Lords

0
LONDON: The Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar attended a dinner reception hosted in his honour by Rt. Hon. Lord Zameer Choudrey at the House...

President for enhancing trade, economic & cultural ties with Jordan

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan to work for further enhancing bilateral cooperation with the brotherly Country in...
Best western clothing brands in Pakistan

Top 10 Best Western Clothing Brands in Pakistan 2023

0
Styling has no border. So, Pakistanis have evolved their fashion sense from traditional Shalwar kameez to elegant Western dressing. Therefore, we can see individuals...

State Bank suspends authorization of Al-Sahara Exchange Company & Premier Exchange Company

0
KARACHI, Pakistan: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has suspended the authorization of two Exchange Companies with immediate effect.The suspension of Al-Sahara Exchange Company...
Advertisement