Iran slams terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Lahore
Iran has condemned the twin bomb attacks in a Christian neighborhood of the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore by Pakistani militants.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always stressed peaceful coexistence among followers of divine religions and believes that a flare-up of violence and radical groups getting stronger will have an unfavorable impact on peace, stability and peaceful coexistence,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham said on Monday.
The spokeswoman also expressed condolences to the Pakistani government, nation and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attacks.
The holy religion of Islam is “strongly opposed to violence,” Afkham added.
At least 14 people were killed and nearly 70 others were injured on Sunday when the twin blasts hit an area near two churches in Youhanabad area, where over 100,000 Christians live.
According to police spokeswoman Nabeela Ghazanfar, a state of emergency was declared in all the city's hospitals following the deadly incident.
Pro-Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the Lahore bombings.
Following the attacks, hundreds of Christians took to the streets to slam the police. In a statement carried by state media, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif “condemned the Lahore blasts and directed provincial governments to ensure the security of public and their properties.”
Thousands of Pakistanis and Afghans have lost their lives in bombings and other militant attacks since 2001, when the United States started its so-called war against terrorism in the respective nations.
IA/NN
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