The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens more.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism that threaten security and stability.
The ministry expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
The condemnation came after a suicide bombing during Friday prayers at a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, where police and government officials said at least 31 worshippers were killed and nearly 170 others wounded. The attacker was reportedly stopped at the mosque gate before detonating the explosives.
Images from the scene showed extensive damage inside the mosque, with debris scattered across the prayer hall and emergency services helping the wounded.
Bombings are rare in the heavily guarded Pakistani capital, but the country has been dealing with a renewed wave of militant violence in recent years, including sectarian attacks targeting religious minorities.
Authorities in Pakistan have launched an investigation into the attack. So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
