The Foreign Ministry issued on Sunday the following announcement with regard to the double bombing attack against Christian churches in Pakistan.

We express our abhorrence at the two deadly bombing attacks targeting the faithful of two Christian churches in Lahore, Pakistan.

We condemn any such act that impinges on human rights brutally and without reason, and violates the freedoms of minority religious groups, which are in dire need of protection.

We express our condolences to the families of the victims, to the Christian community of Pakistan, and to the people and government of Pakistan.