{"id":21346,"date":"2026-04-26T11:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=21346"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:59:41","slug":"president-zardari-condemns-white-house-dinner-shooting-calls-it-a-heinous-act-of-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=21346","title":{"rendered":"President Zardari Condemns White House Dinner Shooting, Calls It a Heinous Act of Terrorism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the reported shooting incident at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner in Washington, D.C., describing it as a \u201cheinous act of terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an official statement, the president expressed relief that U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump remained safe during the incident. He emphasized that such acts of violence are unacceptable and deserve the strongest possible condemnation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Zardari stated that the shooting at a high-profile international event reflects the dangerous nature of terrorism, adding that such incidents threaten not only individuals but also global peace and security. He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had also reacted to the incident, expressing shock and concern over the development. In his message shared on social media, the prime minister said he was deeply saddened by the occurrence and relieved to learn that the U.S. president, the first lady, and other attendees were unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner is an annual event attended by senior government officials, journalists, and prominent figures, making any security breach particularly alarming. While details of the shooting remain limited, the incident has drawn widespread international attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders across the world are expected to respond as more information becomes available. Both President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s statements reflect Pakistan\u2019s solidarity with the United States in the face of such incidents and its consistent position against violence and terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the reported shooting incident at the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner in Washington, D.C., describing it as a \u201cheinous act of terrorism.\u201d In an official statement, the president expressed relief that U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump remained safe during the incident. 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