Attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange widely condemned.

KARACHI -- Monday's militant attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, which was foiled by police within a few minutes, was widely condemned by political and military leadership of the country, who lauded the efforts of the law enforcement agencies and paid tributes to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Prime Minister Imran Khan while condemning the attack said that the nation was proud of its security personnel, who bravely fought off militants to avert massive casualties.

PM's aide Shahbaz Gill said in a tweet that the prime minister extended heartfelt condolences to the families of martyrs and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also paid tribute to the security guards of the PSX, who laid down their lives to thwart the attack.

In a tweet, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the army chief appreciated the law enforcement agencies, including Rangers and Sindh police, for their operational readiness and prompt response.

'With support of our resilient nation, we will foil all efforts of enemies aimed at destabilising hard-earned peace achieved through sacrifices of our martyrs,' said the army chief, according to ISPR chief's tweet.

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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's president Shahbaz Sharif 'strongly condemned' the PSX attack and tweeted: 'Swift and timely action by law enforcement agencies saved the nation from a bigger tragedy. The attack, however, must alert us. Our condolences to bereaved families of martyrs and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured.'

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called it a 'cowardly act' and lauded the role of security officials while extending condolences to the families of martyred security men.

'The cowardly attack on #KarachiStockExchange was thwarted by the brave and timely action by Sindh Police. All Pakistanis are grateful to Sindh police for not only saving so many lives but successfully defending the nerve centre of Pakistan's economy,' he tweeted.

Former president Asif Ali Zardari while condemning the attack and praising the efforts of security agencies demanded early arrest of those who actually masterminded the assault.

'We salute our security agencies. It's high time that the planners, masterminds and people behind...

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