{"id":43481,"date":"2024-01-03T21:39:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/pakistan-condemns-dastardly-terrorist-attack-in-iran-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T21:39:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:39:06","slug":"pakistan-condemns-dastardly-terrorist-attack-in-iran-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pakistan-condemns-dastardly-terrorist-attack-in-iran-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan condemns \u2018dastardly\u2019 terrorist attack in Iran | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned a dastardly terrorist attack that took place in the martyrs\u2019 cemetery of the provincial capital of Kerman in Iran, resulting in large number of deaths and injuries.<\/p>\n

Two explosions killed more than 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran to commemorate top commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a US drone in 2020.<\/p>\n

Iranian state television reported a first and then a second blast during a crowded anniversary event at the cemetery where Soleimani is buried in the southeastern city of Kerman.<\/p>\n

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a “harsh response” after the blasts. “The evil and criminal enemies of the Iranian nation once again created a disaster and martyred a large number of dear people in Kerman,” said Khamenei in a statement.<\/p>\n

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“This disaster will have a harsh response, God willing.”<\/p>\n

\u201cPakistan stands in full solidarity with the government and brotherly people of Iran in this hour of grief and tragedy,\u201d Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement.<\/p>\n

Pakistan believed that terrorism was a menace and threat to regional and global peace and security that needed to be confronted through bilateral and regional cooperation, it was added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar also expressed his deep grief over the huge loss of lives in the terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n

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Deeply saddened to learn about the huge loss of lives in terrorist attacks in Kerman. Pakistan condemns this heinous act and stands in solidarity with Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Iranian Government and people at this difficult time @raisi_com<\/a> \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) January 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Taking to X, the prime minister said that Pakistan condemned the heinous act and stood in solidarity with Iran.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with the Iranian government and people at this difficult time,\u201d he further said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n