On Thursday, November 12, 2026, brave law enforcement officers lost their lives in the Kohat attack, leading President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to express their deep grief. The state’s leadership in both separate official statements has severely condemned the terrorist attack and expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
Presidential Tribute Following the Kohat Attack
Asif Ali Zardari, president of the country, honored the martyr police officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police in glowing terms for the loss of their lives. He emphasised three key aspects of the state’s response to the attack by terrorists:
National Pride: The president reiterated the fact that all sacrifices made by regional police officers is a source of honor for the nation.
Resolve without wavering: He vowed that cowardly acts of violence cannot weaken the collective resolve and institutional strength of Pakistan.
Eradication Goal: The leadership reiterated its firm commitment to completely eliminate the menace of militancy in Pakistani soil.
President @AAliZardari and Prime Minister @CMShehbaz have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of police personnel in a terrorist attack in #Kohat @PresOfPakistan @PakPMO @KP_Police1 #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/kAdpxilNzL https://t.co/vsxrQZURQG
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) November 12, 2026
Prime Minister Lauds Devotion to Duty After the Kohat Attack
Expressing the president’s gratitude, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif admired the exceptional bravery of security forces in the Kohat attack. He underlined that the martyrs gave a grand example of bravery and sacrifice to save the lives of the citizens. The premier reiterated the national security commitment of the federal government and promised to support the provincial police force through the institutions as security agencies proceed with their work to serve justice and punish the perpetrators.
