Turkey Condemns Pakistan Mosque Attack

Turkey has condemned the act of terrorism on the Pakistan mosque after 34 people were killed while 150 others were injured in the suicide bomb attack on the mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar on Monday.

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement; “We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries as a result of Monday's terrorist act targeting a mosque in northwestern Peshawar city.

“Wishing God's mercy on those who lost their lives in the attack, the ministry extends condolences to the friendly and brotherly Pakistan Government and its people and a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Most of the casualties in the attack were policemen and police officers. The Police said between 300 to 350 worshipers were inside the mosque when the bomber detonated his explosives.

After the incident, Sarbakaf Mohmand, a commander for the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.