Ambassador of Japan condemns militants’ attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange compound in Karachi

Islamabad: MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has strongly condemned the militants’ attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) compound in Karachi on Monday morning that has killed and injured numbers of innocent people.

Ambassador MATSUDA, while grieving the loss of innocent human lives in the tragic incident, has expressed his profound condolences and sympathies with the families of the victims and prayed for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries. “My thoughts and prayers for the families of the victims of this gruesome incident. Terrorism is condemnable in all its forms and manifestations”, said Ambassador MATSUDA in his condolence message.

The Ambassador termed the militants’ attack on PSX, the center of economic activity in Pakistan, a very unfortunate incident at a time when Pakistan was moving fast towards strengthening peace, stability and a secure environment for carrying out business activities in the country.

The Ambassador further stated that the Government of Japan is committed to continuing to support the Government of Pakistan and its security forces to combat terrorism.