ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday condemned in the strongest possible terms, the heinous terrorist attack earlier today on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that resulted in loss of over 40 innocent lives, and critical injury to 20 others.
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In a statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesman said “At this difficult moment, the people and government of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the people and government of New Zealand, the bereaved families and the affected community. We express our deepest condolences on the loss of precious lives, and pray for quick recovery of the wounded.”
Pakistan views this terrorist attack as an assault on the values of freedom of conscience and association common to all mankind, the statement said and added Pakistan earnestly hopes that the government of New Zealand will take immediate action to bring the perpetrators and abettors of this terror attack to justice, and ensure the safety and security of the affected communities.
Our High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with the concerned authorities in New Zealand to obtain further details.
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