Strictly condemns shooting incident at White House dinner, Pakistani leadership expresses good wishes

Both Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington. A worrying incident.

President Zardari categorically condemned the incident in a statement today, calling it a “heinous form of terrorism” and deserving of global condemnation. His statement expressed satisfaction that the US head of state and his spouse are out of harm’s way.

Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his deep shock regarding the disturbing episode at the WHCA Dinner. In a post on his X handle, the premier voiced his reassurance upon learning of the continued security of President Trump, the First Lady, and all other participants.

The Prime Minister also extended his thoughts and prayers to the US President, articulating wishes for his sustained safety and well-being. The incident has drawn significant attention from Pakistan”s highest political offices.