Monday, November 3, 2014

Wagah Border Terror: No parade ceremony, no citizens allowed for next 3 days


Dunya News - Wagah Border Terror: No parade... by dunyanews
As the whole country mourns the loss of terrorist attack, the Wagah Border administration announced that there will be no parade ceremony and citizens will not be allowed at the Wagah Border for next three days. The flag will be hoisted with simplicity, Dunya News reported.
The ceremonious parade at the Wagah Border Lahore attracts tourists and visitors not only from across the country but also from many parts of the world. For Pakistani visitors, it is a source of national pride to see the guards marching aggressively while hoisting the flags on both sides of the border.
Following the attack in Lahore, citizens feel as if their national pride has been targeted. Many have expressed resolve to still hoist the flag and participate in the ceremony with the same zeal as soon as the ceremony resumes.
The Wagah Border Lahore terror left as many as 55 dead and over 120 injured including women, children and members of Rangers force.
The banned terrorist organization Jundullah has been involved in prominent attacks including the recent attack on Jamait Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman.
Prime Minister ordered immediate inquiry and summoned report from Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and Director General (DG) Rangers. He directed the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar to provide every possible care to the injured and families of those died in the attack.
Prime Minister also ordered Interior Minister to carry out prompt investigation of the attack and submit the report.
Shahbaz Sharif directed the provincial ministers Bilal Yasin and Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman to reach the hospital for care of the victims.

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