SWAT, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Aug, 2026) Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan here on Tuesday visited Saidu Sharif Hospital to inquire after the health of those injured in the recent blast in Swat.
During the visit, the minister met the injured victims, prayed for their speedy recovery, and expressed solidarity with their families.
The federal minister toured various hospital wards, met injured civilians and security personnel, and assured their families that the federal government would provide every possible assistance to those affected by the incident.
Speaking to the media, Engr Amir Muqam who also holds the chair of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) Khaber Pakhtunwa (KP) President seat, said that he had come on behalf of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to express support for the victims and personally inquire about their well-being.
He said that maintaining law and order was the constitutional and administrative responsibility of the provincial government, noting that the same party had governed the province for the past 13 years.
Engr Amir Muqam stressed that the current situation demanded unity rather than political point-scoring, urging all political parties to set aside differences and adopt a joint strategy to combat terrorism.
“National security and the protection of citizens require a collective and unified response,” he said.
Amir Muqam also recalled surviving seven assassination attempts, saying he understood the pain caused by terrorism.
He said that thousands of people had lost their lives, countless families had been displaced, and he himself had witnessed and carried the bodies of victims during years of militant violence.
The minister added that terrorism could not be defeated through statements alone but required practical and coordinated action by the entire nation.
The minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured, instructing officials to utilize all available resources to provide timely and quality healthcare.
Paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the injured security personnel, he said the nation valued the services of its brave defenders and that the government would continue to support their welfare and treatment.
During the visit, the District Police Officer (DPO) and other senior police officials briefed the minister on the blast, the prevailing security situation, and the progress of the investigation.
Earlier, the medical superintendent, senior doctors, and hospital administration welcomed the minister and provided an overview of the victims’ condition, ongoing treatment, and medical facilities available at the hospital.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy with the affected families, Amir Muqam assured them that the government stood with them during this difficult time and would make every effort to ensure the treatment and rehabilitation of the injured.
Later, the federal minister visited the homes of security personnel and other victims who lost their lives at Swat suicide attack, offered condolences to their families, prayed for the departed souls, and also visited the site of the blast to express solidarity with those affected.
Several Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leaders accompanied the minister during the visit, including former provincial minister and PML-N Swat division President Wajid Ali Khan, former provincial minister and former district nazim Muhammad Ali Shah Khan, district president Qawi Khan, Mingora City President Haji Imran Khan, Secretary General Noor Khan, Prime Minister’s Youth Coordinator Syed Sadiq Aziz Bacha, former Member of the Provincial Assembly Fazalullah Khan, and other party office-bearers.
