World #PraysforLahore after deadly Pakistan bomb attack

A host of politicians and celebrities across the world took to social media to condemn Sunday's suicide blast

People across the world shared messages of solidarity after at least 72 people were killed and more than 233 injured when a suicide bomb ripped through a crowded park in Lahore where Christians were celebrating Easter on Sunday.

Shortly after the blast, people began sharing a sketch of the Minar-e-Paristan with the hashtag, #PrayForLahore. A host of politicians and celebrities took to social media to condemn Sunday's suicide blast.



World leaders condemn the attack in strongest terms

U.S. condemns in the strongest terms today's terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan. Full statement by @StateDeptSpox: https://t.co/mqq2yFeckL

— Department of State (@StateDept) March 27, 2016

I'm shocked by the terrorist attack in Lahore. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. We will do what we can to help.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 27, 2016

Heard about the blast in Lahore. I strongly condemn it. My condolences to families of the deceased & prayers with the injured: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 27, 2016

Canada condemns the deplorable bombing in Lahore, Pakistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those killed or injured. #LahoreBlast

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 27, 2016

"Following the bombing in Lahore in Pakistan, I express solidarity with the people of Pakistan in these painful moments," French president François Hollande tweeted.

A la suite de l'attentat à Lahore au Pakistan, j'exprime au peuple du Pakistan toute la solidarité de la France dans ces moments douloureux.

— François Hollande (@fhollande) March 27, 2016

The Government of Afghanistan condemns today's terrorist attacks in #Lahore, Pakistan in which many innocent civilians lost their lives.1/3

— ارگ (@ARG_AFG) March 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, people and Government of Pakistan. (2/3)

— ارگ (@ARG_AFG) March 27, 2016

Vladimir Putin has expressed his sincere condolences to the Pakistani authorities on the tragedy at Lahore https://t.co/d2Pmndbmqg

— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) March 28, 2016

Australia condemns the terrorist attacks in Lahore. Our condolences, prayers & solidarity are with the victims & their family & friends.

— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) March 27, 2016

Ban Ki-moon condemns appalling terror attack in #Pakistan: https://t.co/arqPmaYwZH @UNIC_Pakistan #LahoreBlast

— UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) March 28, 2016

Statement on the Terrorist Attack in #Lahore, #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/HH7sU7PP42

— Ned Price (NARA) (@Price44) March 27, 2016

My prayers are with the victims of the horrific Easter Day attack in Lahore. Pakistan and all nations must confront & defeat terrorists. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 28, 2016

We are grieving today for the families affected by the deplorable attack in Lahore. No one should ever fear taking their children to a park.

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 27, 2016

Another radical Islamic attack, this time in Pakistan, targeting Christian women & children. At least 67 dead,400 injured. I alone can solve

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2016

Strongly condemn the terror attack in Lahore in which our innocent citizens including women & children lost their lives.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016

Chairman PPP @BBhuttoZardari strongly condemns suicide attack by terrorists in #Lahore https://t.co/KhkeV5Lgxr

— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) March 27, 2016

CM Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has announced 3 days mourning over Gulshan e Iqbal incident-

— Punjab 2013-18 (@Punjab13to18) March 27, 2016

One nation, one heart, one blood. Today, we are all Lahore. #LahoreBlast pic.twitter.com/zR6Gf0goMy

— PTI (@PTIofficial) March 28, 2016

I am outraged to learn about the multiple suicide attacks targeting the Christian community and innocent... https://t.co/v2FH68pWAo

— Pervez Musharraf (@P_Musharraf) March 27, 2016

My thoughts are with the victims & the family of the victims of the horrific attack in Lahore. Solidarity with the emergency services there

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) March 27, 2016

Condemning the terrorist attack at Lahore Park Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan has expressed his grief over loss of innocent lives.

— Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad (@drishratulebad) March 27, 2016

Deliberately targeting & taking the lives of civilians is, & always will be, inexcusable. Our thoughts are with #Lahore.

— Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) March 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Lahore as they respond to and recover from this terrible tragedy. https://t.co/7ZvJio4ILX

— U.S. Consulate General Lahore (@USCGLahore) March 27, 2016

South Korea, Syria, Iran, Sri Lanka, Indonesia among others also condemned the heinous attack.



World-renowned figures express solidarity with Lahore blast victims

Terrible situation .. I was there only a month ago and had an amazing time with beautiful people #PrayForPakistan pic.twitter.com/BurzabflOs

— diplo (@diplo) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/DrakeBell/status/714224087300763648

Heart breaking to see the visuals from Lahore. God give the families strength.

— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) March 28, 2016

My thoughts are with everyone in Pakistan. Another awful day. H

— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) March 27, 2016

Concerned about the blast in Lahore. Hope you and your loved ones are safe. My condolences to the victims of this horror

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 27, 2016

Malala's statement on the tragic #LahoreBlast today. pic.twitter.com/2xrSoGK6Yq

— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) March 27, 2016

Senseless..merciless ..the dastardly act in lahore last evening shook me to the core. Shouldn't let the sacrifice of innocents go in vain..

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 28, 2016

Due to this merciless attack in my country, I have ceased all work commitments tonight. My heart is with my hometown. Stay strong #Lahore

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 27, 2016

Deeply hurt and saddened by the ghastly attack in Lahore.Prayers go out for the innocent.May they find a better place than this ....

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 27, 2016

Heart breaking scenes in Lahore. What a tragic day. Please donate blood and help all victims1/2

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 27, 2016

Tweet2: Pakistan must unite and overcome terror in all shape and forms. We must fightback, May Allah bless us.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 27, 2016

It's a park for gods sake!! Children on swings!! How can anybody even have the heart to do this. #LahoreBlast

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 27, 2016

Having trouble sleeping tonight. Seeing happy, noisy, icecream eating children on swings. Laughing, playing. #LahoreBlast Am so sorry kids.

— Anoushey Ashraf (@Anoushey_a) March 27, 2016

I don't care what your fighting for but u do this to children u are going to burn in hell. #LahoreBlast

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) March 28, 2016

Terrorism is no act of ANY faith..it's a curse that must be lifted. Praying for you Lahore.

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/714135823088689152

The world seems to be infested with heartless sick people..heartbreaking news.My prayers to the families of the victims #LahoreBlast

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 27, 2016

What a dreadful day. From Islamabad to Lahore one depressing incident after another.Beefing up security after a tragedy is hardly a solution

— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) March 27, 2016

Blood donations urgently required at #Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Lets go & help the survivors . we are all One blood, One nation. One Soul.

— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) March 28, 2016

Well said. truly ironic that a terror attack in Lahore as a killers supporters kabza karo Islamabad https://t.co/cTjBw330RD

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) March 27, 2016

And so it goes on....bombing in Lahore park kills at least 52, many of them women & kids - hope to see solidarity from European leaders

— christinalamb (@christinalamb) March 27, 2016

Most of the dead tonight in Lahore were women and children...heartbreaking

— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) March 27, 2016

Dear brothers & sisters please help blood needed badly in Jinnah hospital Lahore please reham karay please.

— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) March 27, 2016

Now Pakistan too: at least 53 dead in suicide bombing, 100+ injured. "Dead bodies everywhere." Horrible. https://t.co/PQoMZTz5i8

— Kenneth Roth (@KenRoth) March 27, 2016

My love & prayers to the people in #Lahore & condolences to all those affected by this horrific blast. No God, No religion is ok with this!

— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) March 27, 2016

#prayforlahore pic.twitter.com/hPGhWgLIAR

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 27, 2016

Women and children!! Sad sad sad !! Shocked. No words #Lahoreblast

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 27, 2016

Heart goes out to the people in Lahore...stay safe. Stay blessed. #Terror #Terrible

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 27, 2016

These were children, lives are lives but these were children! #Disgusted #LahoreBlast

— Hadiqa Kiani (@Hadiqa_Kiani) March 27, 2016

My Thoughts and prayers to the families of #Lahore deeply upsetting and sad,Stop these Horrific senseless attacks !#PrayForLahore

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) March 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/sonakshisinha/status/714293372609888256

Terrorists respect no religion & the colour of our blood is the same - be it Mumbai, Lahore, Paris or Brussels :( https://t.co/nUEZuMLxCY

— Meera Sanyal (@meerasanyal) March 27, 2016

Horrific...death toll from Lahore blast rises to 65 dead, more than 200 injured https://t.co/b6AqbhATRe

— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/PakistanLFC/status/714152377532735488

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDfKoa7lJA9/

People from around the country send prayers and gear up to help victims' families

Have no words for condemnation even, our hearts bleed today. Innocent children & women targeted. Inhumanity at its worst. #LahoreBlast

— Maheen Ghani (@maheenghani_) March 28, 2016

4:23am Update: Jinnah Blood Bank has put up notice. They have sufficient blood for now. Taking contact details of donors for later #Lahore

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) March 27, 2016

I love you Lahore. pic.twitter.com/6j4AAyjgeM

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

A lunch distribution is being planned for hospitals where the injured are being treated - those looking to help, pls get in touch. #Lahore

— Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) March 28, 2016

If you want to donate blood, go to Farooq Hospital (main boulevard, Allama Iqbal Town) or Bajwah Hospital (near Bismillah chowk)#Lahore

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

#Missing: If anyone came aross this child amongst blast victims plz call on 03018371556 Abdul Basit Nizamani #Lahore pic.twitter.com/cC8qLSNhJx

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) March 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/ammarawrites/status/714135736052748289

I keep remembering his smile.
It keeps coming back to me.
Oh My wonderful loving gallant friend.
RIP Nomi❤️#Lahore💔 pic.twitter.com/zr6cTZBPbo

— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) March 27, 2016

Free Transport to Donors #Lahore. Careem offering free car rides to all those going to donate blood. 042-35909393 pic.twitter.com/gI8dmS1vfQ

— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) March 27, 2016

#PrayForPakistan I'm just gonna put this here. pic.twitter.com/wN0ZhTb997

— namjoon wife 💜 (@JiminSnuggleToy) March 28, 2016

#Lahore I luv u
I spent my youth with u
Studied, worked, lived w/u
2day I grieve w/u
As I have with so many
So often pic.twitter.com/NRMPhp555g

— Adil Najam  (@AdilNajam) March 27, 2016

My prayers for my Lahore https://t.co/csrvkXrzTk

— Ayesha Siddiqa (@iamthedrifter) March 27, 2016

Pray for Lahore 💔 pic.twitter.com/fogaNBAUg5

— Hina Parvez Butt (@hinaparvezbutt) March 27, 2016

A pregnant woman is one of the #Lahore #GulshanIqbalPark blast victims. What wrong could an unborn child do? Really feel ashamed as a human.

— سمیرا (@SumairaJajja) March 27, 2016