Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemns blast outside Peshawar church

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today condemned the bomb blast outside a church in Peshawar that killed at least 45 people, including children. Sharif said terrorists have no religion and targeting innocent people is against the teachings of Islam and all religions.

He added such cruel acts of terrorism reflect the brutality and inhumane mind set of the terrorists.

The Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the minority community and deeply sympathised with the bereaved family and prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the blast, an official statement said.

He also expressed deep sorrow and shock.