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Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:34
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Pakistan strongly condemns "barbaric" terrorist attack in France

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): Pakistan on Friday condemned in "strongest terms, the barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack" on the people celebrating their National Day in the French city of Nice. "The Government and the people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the French Republic on this grave tragedy," a statement from the Foreign Office said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured," the statement said. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the French people in this hour of grief, the Foreign Office said and reiterated condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever it is perpetrated. "We stand ready to work with the international community to fight it," the Foreign Office said. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in a statement said "Our hearts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and their families." Praying for the swift recovery of those injured in the attack, Prime Minister Sharif said the government and people of Pakistan were deeply saddened and stood in complete solidarity with the government and people of France at this tragic moment. "Being the front-line state in the war against terror, Pakistan itself has suffered immensely and has seen a series of tragedies. We share the pain and grief of French people at this critical juncture," the Prime Minister said.

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