President, PM condole with SL counterparts

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan made phone calls separately to their respective counterparts in Sri Lanka and offered their heartfelt condolences on the huge human loss in Easter Sunday’s bombings and condemned the incidents.

Prime Minister Khan telephoned Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that took place in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

The prime minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and profound prayers for the speedy recovery of the wounded.

Imran Khan said the people of Pakistan are deeply grieved over the loss of precious lives and stand with their Sri Lankan brethren at this hour of grief. He said, “Being the worst sufferers of terrorism, we can feel the pain of our Sri Lankan brethren.”

The prime minister said terrorism knows no boundaries, no religion and threatens the peace of entire region and the world. He said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and will continue to provide every possible support for elimination of this menace. Imran reiterated Pakistan's offer of assistance to Sri Lanka towards counter terrorism measures.

President Dr Arif Alvi telephoned his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena and strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that took place on the occasion of Easter.

He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for speedy recovery of the wounded. The president affirmed that the people and government of Pakistan stand in complete solidarity with their Sri Lankan brethren. Reaffirming unwavering support to Sri Lanka, the president reiterated Pakistan's offer of all possible assistance in its counter-terrorism measures.