Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemns the deadly mosque attack in Islamabad, expressing Malaysia’s solidarity with Pakistan and condolences to the victims’ families.
ISLAMABAD: Malaysia has condemned the deadly bombing of a mosque in the Pakistani capital and stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by the attack.
“I am profoundly saddened by the loss of life in the bombing of a mosque in Islamabad during yesterday’s Friday prayers,” he said in a Facebook post.
Anwar stated that such a deliberate attack on the faithful is an affront to the most basic norms of humanity.
He expressed confidence that the authorities will conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
The attack occurred at the Imambargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai suburb during Friday prayers.
At least 31 people lost their lives and 169 were injured when an attacker blew himself up.