Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday paid tribute to a civilian, Liaqat, who embraced martyrdom while foiling a suicide attack near the Khushhal Garh checkpost located on the border of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In a statement, the interior minister hailed the bravery of Liaqat, a retired railway employee, for sacrificing his life to thwart the “nefarious designs” of militants.
“Liaqat set a high example of courage and bravery,” Naqvi said, adding that the civilian’s timely action helped save many innocent lives.
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The minister said the martyred civilian would always be remembered as a national hero for his sacrifice and courage in the face of danger.
“Shaheed Liaqat is the hero of the nation. His sacrifice will always be remembered,” he said.
Naqvi further stated that courageous citizens like Liaqat are a source of pride for Pakistan and reflect the nation’s resilience against terrorism.
The incident occurred near the Khushhal Garh checkpost situated along the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, where a suicide attack attempt was reportedly foiled.
Liaqat, a retired railway employee, showed incredible bravery at Khushhal Garh. True heroism isn’t about uniforms—it’s about ordinary people stepping up to save others.
Bannu has been at the center of developments like this before. This adds to the complex picture in Bannu.
Why does it take a civilian to stop these attacks when we have checkposts and security forces? Either the system failed or Liaqat was just in the right place at the right time.
May Allah grant Liaqat the highest place in Jannah. His sacrifice near the Punjab-KP border saved many innocent lives—a stark reminder of the daily threat we face.
The attack mentioned here in Bannu involving Pakistan and US is significant. Let’s see how this plays out in the coming weeks.
Mohsin Naqvi’s tribute is welcome, but we need more than words. Liaqat’s action exposed a gap—how did a suicide bomber get so close to a checkpost without being stopped first?