FO Spokesperson strongly condemns heinous terrorist attack on civilian areas carried out by Houthis in Abu Dhabi

 ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (SABAH): Pakistan has strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on civilian areas carried out by the Houthis in Abu Dhabi on Monday that claimed several lives, including one Pakistani national.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said we offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wish speedy recovery to the injured.

He said such attacks violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the UAE and pose a grave threat to the regional peace and security. He said Pakistan calls for their immediate cessation.

The Spokesperson said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people and the government of the United Arab Emirates in the face of this wanton act of terrorism.

Meanwhile in a separate statement issued on Tuesday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that we are deeply saddened at the earthquake that struck Badghis province in western part of Afghanistan on 17 January that resulted in the loss of many precious lives as well as destruction of property.

He said that the government and people of Pakistan convey their heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, and also pray for early recovery of those injured in this earthquake.