PM Imran Khan condemns terror attacks in Sri Lanka
At least 160 people were killed and 400 people sustained critical wounds in Sri Lanka on Sunday
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Sunday strongly condemned the "horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday".
"My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief," he tweeted.
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.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 21, 2019
The Pakistani Foreign Office retweeted contact information for the Pakistani High Commission in Colombo for Pakistani nationals in Sri Lanka.
Explosions and blast have been reported at Colombo & Batticoala causing many causalities.
— Pakistan High Commission Colombo (@PahicColombo) April 21, 2019
We are watching the situation carefully.
Any Pakistan needing any help / assistance may contact following phone numbers.
0112055681
0112055682
0767773750
Embassies in Colombo warned their citizens to shelter in place, and Sri Lankan Airlines told customers to arrive at the airport four hours ahead of flights because of ramped-up security in the wake of the attacks.
Earlier, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson, Dr Mohammad Faisal stated that Pakistan condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
"The people and Government of Pakistan stand by the people and Government of Sri Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror," Dr Mohammad Faisal said on Twitter.
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 Sti Lanka at this moment of tragedy and against terror @MFA_SriLanka
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 21, 2019
Moreover, Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari condemned the attack in a tweet, saying that terrorism needs a strong united global approach to be effectively defeated worldwide.
"We stand with our Sri Lankan brethren as they confront these brutal terrorist attacks," Mazari said.
Strongly condemn the terrorist attacks on churches & hotels in Colombo on Easter Sunday. Terrorism needs a strong united global approach to be effectively defeated worldwide. We stand with our Sri Lankan brethren as they confront these brutal terrorist attacks.
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) April 21, 2019
At least 160 people were killed and 400 people sustained critical wounds in Sri Lanka on Sunday, police sources told AFP, when a string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches as worshippers attended Easter services.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said at least 45 people had been killed in Colombo, where three hotels and a church were hit.
More than 50 people were killed in St. Sebastian’s gothic-style Catholic church in Katuwapitiya, north of Colombo, a police official told Reuters, with pictures showing bodies on the ground, blood on the pews and a destroyed roof.
Media reported 25 people were also killed in an attack on an evangelical church in Batticaloa in Eastern Province.
The three hotels hit were the Shangri-La Colombo, Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo and the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. It was unclear whether there were any casualties in the hotels.
