Condemnation: Catholic clerics deplore air strike

The bishops expressed shock and concern over the incident and termed air strike as a direct attack on the sovereignty.

FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (PCBC) has condemned the Nato air strike on the country’s check-posts, martyring a number of Pakistan Army soldiers and two officers. On behalf of the Christian community, the bishops expressed shock and concern over the incident and termed the air strike as a direct attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan. They said the acts violate international law and expressed sympathy and solidarity with the victims’ families. Bishop Joseph Coutts President PCBC said the soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country. He paid glowing tributes to their patriotism.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 4^th, 2011.