Islamabad: Condemnations poured in from Pakistan and around the world on Friday after a deadly suicide bombing targeted an Imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area killing at least 31 worshippers and injuring 169 others during Friday prayers.
The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam strongly condemned the attack, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. The United Kingdom also denounced the blast with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calling the attack abhorrent and reaffirming Britain’s support for Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.
The United States joined the condemnation with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker stating that terrorism targeting civilians and places of worship was unacceptable. The US embassy expressed solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time.
Senior Pakistani leaders including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Federal Minister Sardar Yousaf strongly condemned the attack and expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives. Religious leaders and political figures described the bombing as an assault on humanity peace and religious values.
Authorities have placed hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on high alert with additional ambulances, medical staff and blood banks mobilised to treat the injured. Investigations into the attack are ongoing as the nation mourns the tragic loss.
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