Staff Reporter
Peshawar:
Chairman of the Secretariat Coordination Council, Zafar Khan Yousafzai, strongly condemned the assassination attempt on DG Food Authority Kashif Iqbal Jilani in Peshawar, terming the incident highly deplorable and unfortunate.
In his statement, he said that firing on government officers is not only a clear violation of the law but also a serious challenge to the entire justice system. He added that Kashif Iqbal Jilani is regarded as one of the competent, honest, and dedicated officers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and prayers are being offered for his swift and complete recovery. May Allah grant him full health and keep him safe from all dangers.
Chairman Zafar Khan Yousafzai urged the government and law enforcement agencies to conduct an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation into the incident and bring those involved to justice with the strictest punishment so that such incidents can be prevented in the future.
He also appealed to the public to collectively pray for peace in the country so that every citizen and government officer may feel safe and secure.
