Here's how Pakistan's civil society is reacting to the Pathankot terror attack

Even as India continues to fight terrorists supposedly related to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, who stormed the Pathankot Air Force Base in Punjab on 2 January and killed seven jawans, liberal voices in the neighboring country have condemned the attack.

They have also appealed to both countries to not let the incident derail Indo-Pak peace talks that got a fresh impetus after back to back visits by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj followed by an informal visit to Lahore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pakistan's Foreign Office in Islamabad in an official statement condemned the attacks. They stated that their country remained committed to "building on the goodwill created during the recent high level contacts between the two countries".

We extend heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of India and the bereaved families andwish the wounded speedy and full recovery

- PakNewDelhi (@Paknewdelhi) January 2, 2016

But notably, it was the heartfelt support that came through from Pakistan's civilians that is making an attempt to rewrite the narrative of this tragic event.

Not surprisingly, a number of Pakistan citizens have come out in open condemnation of the attacks and extended solidarity with India.

Support has poured from across social quarters of Pakistan. Pakistan politician Sherry Rahman, in a tweet posted on 2 January, urged everyone to not let the Pathankot attack define the agenda of peace talks.

Absolutely.#Pathankot is about derailing peace. Don't let terror define our agenda. Pak-India talks must go on https://t.co/IWGe9RCtaT

- SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) January 2, 2016

Similar sentiments were expressed by Pakistan's scribes.

RIP Indian Army's fallen soldiers in #Pathankot.

- Zainab Imam (@zainabimam) January 2, 2016

Strongly condemn #PathankotAttack. As pattern of Pak-India peace process goes, these jerks were anticipated. Hope both handle it carefully.

- Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) January 2, 2016

Others called this an attack on India-Pakistan peace dialogue:

Strongly condemn #PathankotAttack. As pattern of Pak-India peace process goes, these jerks were anticipated. Hope both handle it carefully.

- Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) January 2, 2016

Only bonhomie between I&P can isolate those who who believe in terror track. So Modi-Nawaz should continue talking. #Pathankotterrorattack

- Shujaat Bukhari (@bukharishujaat) January 2, 2016

@ShekharGupta As a Pakistani I condemn #Pathankot attack.We must understand that Our common enemy is terrorism.Peace process should continue

- Mazhar (@MazharGul) January 2, 2016

@mosharrafzaidi Yes. We condemn these attacks.

- Ahsan Zia (@xiaahsan) January 2, 2016

For serious friends in India: sincere condemnation from serious people in Pakistan. We have lived through this. It is awful. #Pathankot

- Mosharraf Zaidi (@mosharrafzaidi) January 2, 2016

Its a try to disturb Pak-India Newly growing relations ! Come on Indians ! We are with you ! we'll make it unsuccessful ! #Pathankot

- Haris Bilal (@harisbilal70) January 2, 2016

Those who have vested interests in jingoism and war hysteria between India and Pakistan will continue hitting the peace process. #Pathankot

- Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) January 2, 2016

At the optics level, one can safely say that #Pathankot attackers' clear target was the peace and dialogue process of India and Pakistan.

- Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) January 2, 2016

Attack on #PathanKot is actually an attack on Pak - Indian peace dialogue.It was expected.Non state actors are in action again.

- Rahim Shah Shinwari (@Rahim_Shinwari) January 2, 2016

Even as the Indian defence forces piece the evidence together to find out how the attacks were planned, these messages are a positive reminder of the fact that civil societies of both countries want a peaceful and mutually beneficial existence.

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