Statement of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on the recent attacks in Pakistan

The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union has learned with dismay of today’s attacks in Bhakkar (Punjab) targeting the Pakistani MP Rasheed Akbar Nawani that caused numerous Pakistani victims. This bomb attack follows last Thursday’s attack in Charsadda (North West Frontier Province) on the home of Asfandyar Wali Khan, chairman of the Pakistani parliament’s foreign affairs committee.

The Presidency strongly condemns these unacceptable attacks on Pakistan’s national representation and consequently on democratic values.

It conveys its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of this heinous act and expresses its sympathy to Mr Nawani, who was seriously injured in this attack.

In these tragic circumstances, the Presidency wishes to assure the Pakistani Government of its full solidarity in its fight against terrorism.

Dernière modification : 21/10/2008

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