Turkey Blast: Pakistan condemns suicide attack

Foreign Office reiterated its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the suicide bomb blast in Istanbul, Turkey, in which several innocent lives were lost. “Pakistan condemns this terrorist act in the strongest terms and reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said a Foreign Office statement. “We are deeply anguished and saddened to learn about the suicide bomb blast at Istiklal Caddesi (Beyoglu District) in Istanbul today. We extend our profound sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the government and fraternal people of Turkey. We also pray for the speediest recovery of the injured,” it added.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 20^th, 2016.