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Qatar condemns Pakistan church explosion

Published: 17 Dec 2017 - 07:33 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 06:18 pm
Pakistani Christian children are evacuated by security personnel from a Methodist church after a suicide bomber attack during a Sunday service in Quetta on December 17, 2017.  AFP / BANARAS KHAN

Pakistani Christian children are evacuated by security personnel from a Methodist church after a suicide bomber attack during a Sunday service in Quetta on December 17, 2017. AFP / BANARAS KHAN

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Doha: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the bombing targeting worshipers inside a church in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's firm position rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons.

The statement extended condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing speedy recovery for the wounded.