Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in Egypt as a result of which over 200 people killed and more than one hundred injured.

According to the Foreign Office, the people of Pakistan are deeply grieved at this senseless and barbaric act and stand in full solidarity with their Egyptian brethren in this moment of anguish and tragedy.

In response to a question regarding comments made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on the release of Hafiz Saeed, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said that Pakistan remains committed to the implementation of UN Security Council 1267 sanctions regime and has taken several steps in this regard.

He said that the courts in Pakistan are determined to uphold rule of law and due process for all citizens of country and legal processes are anchored in rule of law, not dictates of politics and posturing.

The spokesperson said that it is in the interest of all States to speak and act in a manner that is consistent with the imperatives of adhering to rule of law at the national and international levels.