Modi condemns Peshawar attack; Sharif appreciates it

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi/Islamabad
Last Updated : Jan 20 2016 | 9:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly condemned the terror attack at Peshawar University, a gesture appreciated by his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif who said terrorism is a "common enemy" and a cooperative approach was essential to eliminate it.
"Strongly condemn the terror attack at Bacha Khan University in Pakistan. Condolences to families of the deceased. Prayers with the injured," Modi tweeted just hours after the grisly attack in which over 20 people were killed.
Sharif appreciated Modi's statement with regard to "the tragic and cowardly terrorist attack against the innocent students and faculty members of the Bacha Khan University in Charsadda", Pakistan Foreign Office said in Islamabad.
"This incident is yet another reminder that terrorism is our common enemy and a cooperative approach is essential to eliminate it from the region," Sharif was quoted as saying in the statement by the Foreign Office.
Heavily-armed Taliban militants stormed the prestigious university in Pakistan's restive northwest Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province this morning, firing indiscriminately on students and teachers.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 20 2016 | 9:57 PM IST

Next Story