President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives in the clashes between protestors and the security personnel in Islamabad.

In a statement, he strongly condemned attacks on the Rangers and police force.

The President also expressed solidarity with the families of the martyred security personnel. He prayed for high ranks of the martyred and grant of fortitude to the families.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack on Rangers and police personnel by protesters, using a vehicle on Srinagar Highway, in Islamabad.

In a statement, he directed to immediately identify those involved in the incident and ensure they are brought to justice. 

The Prime Minister also instructed to provide the best possible medical facilities to the Rangers and police personnel injured in the attack.

He said attacks on police and Rangers, under the guise of a so-called peaceful protest, are condemnable. He said police and Rangers are assigned to maintain law and order in the city.

Shehbaz Sharif said the anarchist group seeks bloodshed, emphasizing this is not a peaceful protest, but extremism.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan cannot afford any form of chaos or bloodshed. He said bloodshed for nefarious political agenda is unacceptable and highly condemnable.