Islamabad: Chairman PNDF Shaikh Muhammad Akhtar has strongly condemned the bomb blast outside a five star hotel in the Federal Capital in Pakistan on Saturday evening, that caused loss of lives. In a statement he termed it an act of terrorism, He also expressed his shock and grief over the loss of human lives and injuries in the incident and sympathized with the bereaved families. Shaikh Muhammad Akhtar said the blast is a challenge to the government and the authorities responsible for maintaining law and order. He prayed for departed souls and sympathized with the families of the victims.      September 20, 2008