Maryam Nawaz cancels Basant events following Islamabad Imambargah blast

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the cancellation of all her Basant-related events scheduled for tomorrow, including the mega Basant show at Liberty Square, in the wake of the tragic suicide blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad.

Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, she said, “My heart goes out to the victims and their families during this painful time. Prayers for the swift recovery of the injured, and may Allah grant patience and strength to all those affected. Ameen.”

The chief minister said that 25 fully equipped emergency ambulances have been dispatched to Islamabad for the victims. All hospitals across Rawalpindi District have been placed on high alert, with surgical teams, anesthetists, orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists on standby. Blood banks are fully staffed, and operation theatres are fully equipped to ensure prompt medical care. Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi have been directed to extend all possible assistance to the injured.

Maryam Nawaz also emphasized national unity against terrorism, stating that the country must remain united against the Khwarji menace and their sympathizers, showing no mercy and standing shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces in defence of Pakistan.

She concluded her statement with a message of resilience: “Pakistan Zindabad.”