Rahmon expressed condolences to the people of Pakistan in connection with the terrorist attack

The President of Tajikistan condemned the deadly act of terrorism in Pakistan and called for intensifying the fight against such dangerous manifestations

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to Pakistani leader Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

This was reported by the press service of the leader of the state.

It is noted that empathy was also expressed to the people of Pakistan in connection with the terrorist attack.

Thus, Emomali Rahmon condemned the unlawful cruelty that occurred during the congress of the Jamaat-i-Islami* party.

"We strongly condemn this repressive inhuman act and emphasize the urgent need for a merciless joint struggle against any manifestation of terrorism," he stressed in the document.

In addition, he expressed hope that the population of the country will overcome the horror experienced during the suicide bombing.

"We express our sincere sympathy and condolences to you, the relatives of the deceased and the entire fraternal people of Pakistan, we wish a full recovery to all the victims," the President of Tajikistan concluded.

Earlier, the Taliban** condemned the act of terrorism during the congress of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami* party in the province of Pakistan. The Taliban** movement also expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

There was a terrorist attack in the province of Pakistan - how many were injured?

Recall that the explosion occurred during the congress of supporters of the Islamist party "Jamaat-e-Islami" *, but before its high-ranking leaders arrived there.

The attack was carried out by a suicide bomber. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Thus, the death toll in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 44 people, local media write.

In addition, more than 200 people, including children, were seriously injured.

* The Jamaat-i-Islami party has been recognized as a terrorist party and banned in Tajikistan and the Russian Federation.

** Taliban, "Taliban" - the organization is under UN sanctions for terrorist activities.

source: tj.sputniknews.ru