ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist act in Istanbul and reiterated its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. “We have learned with deep anguish and sadness about the terrorist attack in Istanbul’s Beyazit district on Tuesday.
Reports indicate that 7 police officers and 4 civilians have lost their lives, while more than 30 people are injured”, said a press statement issued by the office of Spokesman here on Tuesday.
Pakistan extended its heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the brotherly people and government of Turkey. It wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“Pakistan condemns this terrorist act in the strongest terms and reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
As always, Pakistan stands in strong solidarity with the fraternal people of Turkey and is sure in its belief that they will succeed in their resolute fight against terrorism and will defeat this scourge decisively”, the statement said.