ISLAMABAD – At least five women from Pakistan have been reported to havesustained minor injuries in multiple bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday,according to reports in local media.
Three of the women were discharged from hospital after necessary treatment,FO Spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said in a statement, adding that the exactsituation will be shared after confirmation.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who strongly condemned the EasterSunday attacks in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister RanilWickremesinghe, will soon visit Sri Lanka, the spokesman added.
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FM, Qureshi has spoken with PM of Srilanka and conveyed deepest condolencesto him. He has extended all possible assistance and support to Srilanka atthis difficult time. @MFA_SriLanka linkTwitter Ads info and privacy link
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s High Commission in Colombo said “we are watching thesituation carefully”.link
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Explosions and blast have been reported at Colombo & Batticoala causingmany causalities.We are watching the situation carefully.Any Pakistan needing any help / assistance may contact following phonenumbers.011205568101120556820767773750Twitter Ads info and privacy link
Any Pakistani in Sri Lanka needing help or assistance may contact on thefollowing phone numbers: 0112055681, 0112055682 and 0767773750.link
More than 200 people have been killed and over 525 others injured in astring of bomb attacks on hotels and churches as worshippers attendedEaster services in major Sri Lankan cities.
Americans, British and Dutch citizens were among dozens of foreignerskilled.