"Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack that took place at a nightclub in Ortakoy area of Besiktas district in Istanbul," said a Foreign Office statement. 39 people, including many foreigners, were killed and dozens injured when a gunman reportedly dressed as Santa Claus stormed an Istanbul nightclub as revellers were celebrating the New Year.
"The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt grief and sorrow at this despicable act of terrorism against defenceless people gathered for new year," the statement said.
"Pakistan also extends its profound sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the leadership, government and brotherly people of Turkey as well as other nations," the FO statement said.-PR
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