He added that the entire nation came together after the Army Public School attack and the leadership made a decision to nip terrorism in the bud. “Today, the leadership needs to sit together and make a decision [in this regard]. Peace first, then politics,” Mr Maqam informed media persons during his visit to the site of the blast.
PTI leader Shireen Mazari said the blast was the result of “another intelligence failure”.
“Our police are frontline defenders against terrorists, especially in urban areas, and need better resources, including equipment,” the former human rights minister added.