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US, UN strongly condemn terrorist attack in Sehwan Sharif

US, UN strongly condemn terrorist attack in Sehwan Sharif
February 17, 2017
WASHINGTON (92 News) – The United States has on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Sehwan Sharif. In a statement, US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said that the US stands with the people of Pakistan in their fight against terrorism and remain committed to the security of the South Asia region. He said that the United States will continue to work with Pakistan  to combat the threat of terrorism. On the other hand, the United Nations strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Pakistan. In a statement, Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations supports the government of Pakistan in its fight against terrorism in full respect of international and human rights norms.