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US embassy, FO condemn Iran consulate worker killing

Thursday, 12 Nov, 2009
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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. – (File Photo)

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the United States in Pakistan condemns the assassination of Abu Al Hassan Jafferi, press staff of the Iranian Consulate, in Peshawar today and offers its condolences to his family.

The US embassy condemning the assassination, said it ‘represents a new tactic by extremists hoping to isolate Pakistan from its supporters in the international community.’

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has strongly condemned the murder of Mr. Abul Hasan Jaffri, Director, Public Relations of the Consulate General of Iran at Peshawar this morning.

The Foreign Minister said that those who committed this heinous crime will be brought to justice. The Foreign Minister also condoled with the bereaved family.

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