Pak's National Assembly condemns terror attack on Samjhauta Expres

Islamabad, Feb 20 (UNI) Pakistan's National Assembly today condemned Monday's terror attack on the Samjhauta Express and asked the Indian authorities to expedite inquiry into the horrendous incident, ''which resulted in the loss of precious lives, mostly Pakistanis.'' ''The Indian government should expedite investigation into the tragic incident and bring culprits to justice,'' the 342-member House said in an unanimous resolution, moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan Niazi.

The resolution came after a statement by Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad in the House, who alleged that Indian officials were ''not cooperating'' in providing correct details of the dead and injured Pakistanis who were travelling on the train.

''The Indian government should also provide quick information regarding dead and injured, besides relief activities to Pakistan government, the resolution said.

Demanding formation of a joint investigation committee, the legislators expressed the hope that New Delhi would share results of the investigations with the Pakistan government.

However, the House believed that the incident should not impede the peace process.

''It [process] should be pushed forward for resolution of the Kashmir issue and bringing peace in the region,'' the resolution added.

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