The world community has strongly condemned the suicide bomb blast at a mosque in Peshawar in which ninety people were martyred and many more wounded.
In their separate messages, the world leaders affirmed their support to Pakistan against terrorism.
Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of victims and wishing a prompt recovery to the injured, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated the world body’s solidarity with Pakistan in its efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism.
President of the UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi in his message of condemnation said targeting people as they pray is a truly horrid and cowardly attack.
The OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his condemnation of this heinous act and reassured the organization’s support for Pakistan in tackling terrorism.
The Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General affirmed to stand with Pakistan in confronting terrorism and extremists.
Saudi Arabia, while strongly condemning the terrorist attack, also reiterated its resolve to stand with Pakistan against all kinds of violence, extremism and terrorism.
Meanwhile, in a statement in Islamabad, the Embassy of China in Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack and extended condolences to the Pakistani people.
Source: Radio Pakistan