President, PM strongly condemn Mumbai terror incidents |
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): President A
sif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday strongly co
ndemned the terrorist attacks in the 
Indian city of Mumbai . President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani in their separate condolence messages addressed to their Indian counterparts expressed shock and grief over the loss of lives in last night’s terrorist attacks.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I wish to express our deep shock and sorrow at last night’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai”, the President said in a message addressed to Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil.
He said, “the people of Pakistan join you in mourning the loss of so many precious lives. We offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family members of all those who have lost their lives or have been injured in these incidents.”
President Zardari said Pakistan strongly condemns these acts of terrorism. “Terrorism is a scourge of humanity, which needs to be rooted out”, he added.
Prime Minister Gilani in his message addressed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he was shocked to learn about the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai last night which have caused enormous loss of lives.
“Please accept our deepest condolences on these dastardly attacks” he said and added “such acts of violence and terrorism are totally unacceptable in any civilized society.”
The Prime Minister said the Government and people of Pakistan unequivocally and strongly condemn these heinous acts of terrorism.
“Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration”, he added.
Sourse: High Commission Office of Colombo
