(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Shington june 10 (qna) - united nations secretary-general ban ki-moon strongly condemned terrorist attacks at karachi's jinnah international airport in pakistan which left 29 people dead.
ban urged the government to step up its efforts to tackle terrorism and religious extremism.
"the secretary-general is deeply concerned by this upsurge of violence across pakistan" said a statement issued by ban's spokesperson in new york monday.
"while acknowledging the measures already taken to maintain security he urges the government of pakistan to further increase its efforts to address terrorism and religious extremism including with a view to protecting the rights of all people to safely practice their religion and to bring the perpetrators of such attacks to justice."
the secretary-general also expressed his solidarity with the government and the people of pakistan and extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims. (qna)
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