Pakistan - Russia: Vladimir Putin condolence message for Pakistanis

Pakistan - Russia: Vladimir Putin condolence message for Pakistanis
MOSCOW: According to Russian paper Sputnik, “President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to his counterpart from Pakistan, President Mamnoon Hussain, over the deadly terrorist attacks in a Sufi shrine the previous day.”

Vladimir Putin says Russia stands with people of Pakistan in their darkest hours after the deadly Sehwan Sharif bombing that has killed at least 85 and injured over 250 people.

Sehwan Sharif bombing was claimed by the notorious ISIS in collaboration with the Jamaat ul Ahraar.

On the other hand In a statement, US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said “US stands with the people of Pakistan in their fight against terrorism and remains committed to the security of the South Asia region.”