We strongly condemn reprehensible terrorist attack in Karachi which claimed innocent lives, including Chinese nationals: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, April 26 (SABAH): Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said that we strongly condemn the reprehensible terrorist attack in Karachi which claimed innocent lives, including those of Chinese nationals working at the Confucius Institute.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, FO Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that the Government and people of Pakistan extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of victims who lost their lives in the incident.

He said that the law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident to apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice. Local authorities are also providing all possible assistance to the injured.

FO Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that the cowardly incident is a direct attack on the Pakistan-China friendship and ongoing cooperation. He said that Pakistan and China are close friends and iron-brothers. He said that Pakistan attaches great importance to safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan.