Pakistan Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Jordan

ISLAMABAD: (Staff Reporter)- Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned a deadly attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate that left at least seven people dead and more than 40 injured, expressing grief over the loss of precious lives.

The attack took place on Friday at a church in Hammoud village, where mourners had gathered for a funeral. According to the Jordanian government, the assault was carried out by unidentified attackers.

Security camera footage reportedly captured the gunmen storming the church entrance. Two of the assailants appeared to be carrying handguns, while another was armed with a rifle and had his head covered.

In a statement issued in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Office denounced the attack as a heinous act of terrorism, expressing sorrow over the casualties and extending condolences to the families of those killed.

The Foreign Office also wished a swift recovery to those injured in the incident.

“Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with the brotherly people of Jordan in their fight against terrorism, and reiterates its strongest condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said.

Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Jordan in confronting terrorism and stressed its opposition to violence targeting civilians and places of worship.