
(From right to left) Senators Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Sherry Rehman and Aimal Wali Khan addressing the Senate session on May 22, 2025. —Screengrab/YouTube/@SenateofPakistanOfficial
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday condemned the terrorist incident, targeting school cads by targeting “inhuman”. While members of the Senate also demanded a strong defense against external threats and confirmed the nation’s commitment to protect its deniers.
Senator Agha Shahabib Durrani presented the movement to suspend the general business and discuss the Khusadar tragedy, which claimed the lives of six people, including four schoolchildren.
During the debate, senators accused India of supporting criminals and emphasized the importance of national unity in the fight against terrorism.
Launching the debate, former caretaker Prime Minister Senator Anwar -ul -Haq Kakar condemned the growing influence of Hindutva ideology in India, which he termed a threat to minorities and regional stability.
He warned of the ideological proliferation of Rashtriya Swayamsuk Singh (RSS) in Indian state institutions and presented the riots of the 1984 Sikh riots as a state -of -the -art patronage of terrorism. Kakar termed India’s secularism as a firearms, citing the forced laws that target minorities, and condemned the Paloma attack as a false flag operation.
He praised the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and endorsed the response of the two countries, reacting to Pakistan’s united and prevention.
He accused Indian support for terrorist groups such as BLA, Bra and TTP, who were accused of orching the Khuster attack. At the end of his remarks, Cocker criticized the parliamentary dishonesty and urged lawmakers to prefer justice for the victims.
Targeting ‘soft spots’
Senator Durrani strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the school bus, calling it an attack on Pakistan’s future and collective hope. He said that targeting innocent children in his hometown has made the nation grieving, and the attack has been termed as a strike not only on one vehicle, but also on the history and aspirations of the country.
He said the attack came after the failure of a foreign-backed operation called “message”, followed by another offensive, “Operation Sandor”, May 6-7, which Pakistan effectively fought. He added that when India fails militarily, it turns out to use proxies, including schoolchildren and target soft spots.
He said that Pakistan, especially Balochistan, has been the victim of terrorism for more than two decades, the disappearance of billions and countless lives have been sacrificed. “Before we see the world, how many more coffins we need, how many children were martyred, who is the real terrorist?” He asked the question.
He said that when the attackers get trapped in Pakistan, the international media changes it, while the Indian media distorts the story. Referring to posts celebrating Indian accounts after the Khosadar attack, he accused India of dishonor Dalits, killing more than 70,000 Kashmiris and now targeting children in Balochistan.
Doubling the salaries of military personnel
Senator Faisal Wowda condemned the targeting of India’s weak citizens as a cowardly act and called for national unity and strong defense. He called on the government to promote national unity by incorporating opposition and keeping political differences aside.
Emphasizing national security, he called for a double defense budget and the salaries of the armed forces, saying, “Without security, there is no sustainable development.”
He praised the ban on the Pakistani Army, under the guidance of Marshal General Asim Munir, avoiding civilian targets, showing maturity and responsibility internationally, despite provocation.
He said that Pakistan ended decisively to several Indian soldiers in retaliation, and sending a clear message that the aggression would be found in full force.
Condemning the targeting of children as a symbol of a weak mentality, he confirmed the unity of the nation behind his armed forces, leadership and institutions.
‘Barrier Act’
PML -N Senator Irfan -ul -Haq Siddiqui has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Khosdar, calling it an inhuman and brutal act that denies all moral and human understanding.
He said: “I have spent all my life with words – communicating, writing and playing with them – but I have to admit that, I have the loss of words to explain the brutality of the event. It is unimaginable that such people are on the ground, which is capable of killing innocent girls.”
He emphasized that the victims were children, take books and go to their madrassas with dreams in their hearts. “Targeting such innocent lives is nothing short of a crime against humanity,” he said.
“If anyone claims to fight for rights but denying children’s education, living, the right to exist, how are they fighting for?”
He said such activities have been a continuation of barbarism in the past years, including a tragic event in Peshawar. He added, “Innocent girls, who have tragic their lives, will undoubtedly see their killers accountable to the Divine. Those who support or justify these works under any excuse are equally guilty.”
Senator Siddiqui also accused India of supporting such terrorist organizations, saying that India was financing, training and enabling these groups.
“These militants do not manufacture weapons in the mountains,” he said. Someone provides them, trains them, and provides them with financing. And we are fully aware of who he is. “
However, he also demanded to be reflected, emphasizing that India is a humiliating neighbor, but the problem is not just external. He pointed out that there are people inside Pakistan who are under the pretext of fighting for rights, lifting arms, forming alliances with foreign opponents and targeting innocent civilians.
“Disagreement is not treacherous,” he said. “People with complaints should pursue political dialogue – terrorism is not resorted to. Let’s not mislead it as a struggle for the rights of Baloch. This is a total terrorism, and the nation should come together to eliminate such divisions.”
‘Children increase the number of basic digital tools’
Comparing the brutality against innocent children, Emal Wali Khan, the central leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), said that such atrocities would not be put on animals.
He criticized the long -term cycle of allegations and decades, warning that such tragedies would continue without serious reflection and implementation of policies like the National Action Plan. “For 50 years, we waited for the next incident, blamed others, and went ahead as nothing happened,” he said.
He said that the killing of children, whether in Peshawar, Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh, or Waziristan, affects every Pakistani.
Referring to the 18th Amendment, he emphasized the need to respect separate identities of Sindhis, Baloch and Punjabis. “Why should everyone be forced into a mold?” He asked, saying that lasting peace in Pakistan depends on democracy, the rule of law, and the real deviation of power.
He criticized the lack of access to Internet and communication in Waziristan and other tribal areas, saying, “Our children are growing without basic digital tools.”
He accused the officials of misrepresenting the situation in the Senate committees and challenging one during a briefing, “I told him to confirm the truth to send anyone with him.” Expressing frustration over the dishonest language used by a government official, he declared, “We are not not to insult here. I refuse to be part of any committee where members are neglected.”
Amal demanded the resignation of the official, saying his party would not tolerate such behavior. He concluded, “This is not a personal thing. I stand to tolerate the oppressed people of Waziristan and every Pakistani region to tolerate and tolerate violence.”
The chairman of the Senate later sent the issue of mismanagement of the official with Emal during the committee meeting to the relevant Standing Committee for a thorough investigation and resolution.
‘Heavy price’
Taking part in the debate, Senator Sherry Rehman said the recent terrorist attack in Khosdar was a national tragedy, the entire nation is mourning the loss of innocent lives, including young girls, including young girls.
He said that the country was reminded of the 2014 APS Peshawar massacre, adding that terrorism is unacceptable in any form and it should be condemned in the strongest terms.
“We have carried out long operations against terrorism for years, which have come at a lot of costs,” he said. “But we are a flexible nation, and we continue to fight against terrorist groups like Afghanistan and BLA TTP, whose support, financing and organizing our neighboring country, India’s links.”
He also pointed out the arrest of Kulofushan Jadu, an Indian -serving military officer, saying he had been caught in doing similar activities.
Senator Rehman said his party always advocates for political solutions and engaging people in the mainstream. However, he emphasized, “Those who target innocent children cannot be brought into any political process. No such violence can be spoken of.”
Indian proxies should ‘go back’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly condemned the attack on a school bus in Khozdar, warning Indian proxies and said that India should learn from his response.
Addressing a Senate meeting, Dar said that the Khosdar incident was unbearable and the government has strongly condemned the attack on children.
He called it a very sensitive matter and assured that the government was dealing with it seriously.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that Indian proxies must withdraw and India should focus on the lesson that it has been taught. He emphasized the need for unity in party lines to devise future strategies and signed a joint sentiment with both opposition and Treasury benches.
He pointed out the need for eliminating the curse of terrorism not only within Pakistan but also throughout the region. He warned that allowing the terrorists to return has created the current crisis and confirmed the government’s commitment to end terrorism.
Dar proposed to set up a committee to devise a comprehensive strategy for the future.
He acknowledged that parts of the National Action Plan were unclear and he noted that Pakistan had allowed the entry of 35,000 to 40,000 people, which has played an important role in the current situation. He concluded that the threat should be eliminated because it pose a serious threat to the region.