PARACHINAR, Pakistan: President Dr. Arif Alvi has condemned the killing of eight teachers in Upper Karam and Parachinar areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in strongest terms.
Earlier in the day, two separate incidents of firing took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, resulting in killing of at least eight teachers.
Reportedly, the first shooting incident took place on a road near the Shalozan area and the second at Teri Mengal School.
In his statement on Twitter, President Arif Alvi expressed deep grief and sorrow over the killing of teachers on duty in two incidents.
“The attack on teachers by the enemies of knowledge is condemnable,” he said.
The president said that he hoped that the suspects will be arrested soon and punished according to the law.
Dr. Arif Alvi offered prayers for the slain individuals and extended condolences to their heirs.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی کی اپر کرم اور پارہ چنار میں 8 اساتذہ کے قتل کی شدید مذمت
صدر مملکت کا ڈیوٹی پر مامور اساتذہ کے دو واقعات میں قتل پر گہرے رنج و غم کا اظہار
علم دشمنوں کی جانب سے اساتذہ پر حملہ قابل مذمت ہے، صدر مملکت pic.twitter.com/FZnJN8oV70
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) May 4, 2023