Summary Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned twin suicide blasts in Peshawar.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Leaders of major political parties have condemned the recent blast outside a church in Peshawar that claimed more than 56 lives on Sunday.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned twin suicide blasts in Peshawar.
In a statement the prime minister said "terrorists have no religion and targeting innocent people is against the teachings of Islam and all religions."
The premier said such cruel acts of terrorism reflect the brutality and inhumane mindset of the terrorists.
Nawaz Sharif also expressed solidarity with the Christian community and deep sympathies with bereaved families.
Meanwhile, Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, who himself is facing severe threat from the terrorists, lost no time to reach the Church attacked by two suicide bombers for expressing his sympathy and solidarity with the mourning Christian community.
However, he had to return soon as the environment over there was highly charged, while some enraged persons started voicing slogans.
Moreover, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan offered his condolences over the loss of dozens of lives in the incident.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement also condemned the blast and announced to observe three-day mourning.
