Suicide Attack in Pakistan Kills at Least 40 – Injures Dozens

Islamabad, PK (Jul 2) – The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon voiced strong condemnation of today’s suicide attack on an Islamic Shrine in Lahore, Pakistan.

The suicide bombing reported killed more than 40 people and left dozens more injured. Reports state there were two separate explosions last evening at the Data Ganj Baksh shrine, holy to Sufi Muslims. Major damage to the complex has been reported.

Pakistan has seen an increase in deadly bombings and sectarian attacks following Pakistan Army’s assault on tribal areas being ruled by outlawed Taliban insurgents from Afghanistan. The area always believed to be the center of activity leading to unrest and violence in neighboring Afghanistan leaving thousands of innocent Afghani citizens dead and injured.

Mr. Ban in a statement released today said, “The deliberate targeting of a crowded place of worship makes this particularly vicious.”

The Secretary General also sent his condolences to those that lost life and were injured in yet another senseless attack by terrorists operating in the region. “The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Pakistan.”

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