President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov today sent deep condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of this country Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in connection with the explosion that occurred in the city of Har, Bajaur etrap, which caused numerous casualties and injuries, the Watan news program reported. Turkmen television.
“Resolutely opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the world community in counteracting this evil and in its eradication,” the message says.
On behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, the head of state conveyed words of deep compassion and support at this difficult moment to the families and friends of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.
As a result of the explosion in Pakistan, which thundered during the congress of one of the political parties, the death toll rose to 54 people.
According to police, a suicide bomber detonated a bomb at the convention when one of the party leaders was speaking to several hundred supporters.
According to various sources, the number of victims could reach almost 200 people. However, the security services cordoning off the area warn that there may be even more victims of the attack, because about 500 people attended the rally.