ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the terrorist attack inside a mosque in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

According to a statement issued by the PM House, Mr Sharif extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the government of Saudi Arabia.

He prayed for the early recovery of the injured.

In a separate statement, the Foreign Office also condemned the attack inside the mosque in the Saudi town of Qadeeh during Friday prayer.

FO Spokesman Qazi Khalilullah said: “We share the grief of the brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over this cowardly and deliberate attack against innocent civilians.”

Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, he said.

Published in Dawn, May 23rd, 2015

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