The ‘All Pakistan Business Forum’ (APBF) has strongly condemned the brutal bomb attack in Gulshan e Iqbal Park, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore. The suicide attack has already killed over 70 people and left more than 250 people injured.

The President of APBF – Mr Ibrahim Qureshi expressed his heart-felt condolences to the families of the innocent people, mostly women and children, who lost their lives in this cowardly act of terrorism.  Mr. Qureshi further stated that; “I would like to offer my sympathies to the unfortunate victims of this ruthless terrorist attack, and assure them that the APBF will stand hand-in-hand with the affected families, in this darkest hour.”

APBF denounces every act of terrorism and violence in the country, while we urge the government authorities to provide complete medical support and generous compensation for the victims. The law-enforcement authorities must ensure stronger vigilance and security, to bring an end to such atrocities in the country.