Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Turkey
Staff Report
Monday - January 2, 2017
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministry in a statement on Sunday condoled, “The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt grief and sorrow at despicable act of terrorism against defenceless people gathered for new year and extend their profound sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the leadership, Government and brotherly people of Turkey; we also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack that took place at a night club in Ortakoy area of Besiktas district in Istanbul.
Reportedly, 39 innocent lives have been lost, including both Turkish and foreign nationals. Scores are injured, with several in critical condition.
We reaffirm our strong and unwavering solidarity with the Government and people of Turkey in its resolute fight against terrorism and reiterate our belief that such heinous acts aimed at undermining Turkey’s peace, stability, progress and internal harmony would never succeed.
Pakistan also reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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