Pakistan condemns explosions in Sri Lanka

Pakistan condemned terror attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed160 people and injured over 450.

PTI | Islamabad | April 21, 2019 3:04 pm

Pakistan condemns explosions in Sri Lanka

Pakistan condemned terror attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday that killed160 people and injured over 450.

The blasts targeted St Anthony’s Church in Colombo, St Sebastian’s Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa around 8.45 a.m. (local time) as the Easter Sunday mass were in progress.

Three explosions were reported from the five-star hotels – the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury. Foreigners and locals who were injured in hotel blasts were admitted to the Colombo General Hospital.

Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said on social media that Pakistan stands with the people of Sri Lanka.

“Pakistan condemns explosions and terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka at Churches & Hotels, that have led to numerous casualties and immense loss. People and Government of Pakistan stand by people and Government of Sri Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror,” he said in a tweet.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also strongly condemned the barbaric attacks.

“Strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday resulting in precious lives lost & hundreds injured. My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief,” he tweeted.