Punjab Cabinet pays homage to Shuja Khanzada
The provincial cabinet adopted a resolution praising the services of late Shuja Khanzada.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - A special condolence meeting of Punjab Cabinet was held in Lahore on Monday to pay homage to slain provincial home minister Shuja Khanzada.
At least 19 people including Punjab Home Minister Shuja Khanzada lost their lives when a suicide bomber struck on Sunday at the residence of Khanzada in Attock’s Shadi Khan town.
Today, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting and offered fateha for the victims.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Shujha Khanzada s services for the country are great and will be remembered forever. He said that the war against terrorism will continue till elimination of the last terrorist.
He said that the Punjab Cabinet will recommend to the Federal Government to announce the highest Civilian Award for the late Shuja Khanzada.
The provincial cabinet adopted a resolution praising the services of late Shuja Khanzada and condemning yesterday s terrorist attack.
The cabinet decided to continue to take every measure for tackling the issue of terrorism in the light of National Action Plan.
On the other hand, a three-day official mourning is being observed in Punjab.