President, PM condemn blast

Published November 11, 2003

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10: President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Monday expressed anguish and pain over the Riyadh blast and condemned it.

In his message of condolence to His Majesty Khadim Al Harmain Sharifain King Fahad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, the president said the shocking terrorist incident had caused us great anguish and pain. “We strongly condemn the perpetrators of this mindless crime.”

JAMALI: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali sent a message of condolence to Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz on the loss of precious lives. “I have been deeply shocked and grieved at the terrorist bombing in Riyadh which has resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to innocent people”, he said.—APP

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