Motion: Bomb on a Bus in Peshawar

Bomb on a Bus in Peshawar

Lodged by Hanzala Malik Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with sadness reports that a bomb on a bus in the north-western city of Peshawar in Pakistan has killed 15 and injured 30, with many of them in critical condition; understands that it was an improvised explosive device and that the bus was carrying government employees from nearby cities; further understands that there has been no claim of responsibility but that Peshawar has been frequently attacked by the Taliban; understands that this attack occurred in an area where the Pakistani Government has intensified its campaign against militant groups, especially the Taliban; notes that the Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, released a statement saying that such cowardly acts would not deter his nor the government’s resolve to rid the country of terrorism; also notes with sadness that this attack follows the horrible attack on a Peshawar school in December 2014, which killed over 150 people, mostly children; notes that the thoughts and prayers of the people of Scotland are with the families and individuals who have suffered, and hopes that the Pakistani Government will keep up its resolve in ending terrorism.

Supporters (14)