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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday has condemned the horrific New Zealand terrorist attack and has said in a tweet that terrorism has no religion. In his subtweet, he blamed the extremist mindset Islamophobia against Muslim as the reason for this heinous crime. He also extended prayers for the victims.
Shocked and strongly condemn the Christchurch, New Zealand, terrorist attack on mosques. This reaffirms what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2019
I blame these increasing terror attacks on the current Islamophobia post-9/11 where Islam & 1.3 bn Muslims have collectively been blamed for any act of terror by a Muslim. This has been done deliberately to also demonize legitimate Muslim political struggles. https://t.co/5bBREoayLz
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2019
Earlier in the morning, a gunman opened fire on Muslim worshippers in two mosques in, Christchurch New Zealand. An unfortunate act of terrorism has resulted in multiple fatalities. The authorities condemning the incident has called it a ‘darkest hour’ for New Zealand.
Read more: 40 dead in New Zealand mosque ‘terror attack’
Approximately, 40 people killed and at least 20 people have been reportedly injured in the incident. The shootings occurred in Masjid al Noor at Deans Avenue and Linwood Masjid in Linwood. The Police have refrained from discussing the motivations behind the incident, stating that the investigations are underway and would be too early to ascertain the exact reasons.
Twitter has been stormed with messages of condemnation and condolences from around the world. Muslims across the globe have expressed anger over the atrocious killing and have labelled the incident a consequence of extreme racism.
My prayers are with the families of those who have lost someone in #Christchurch terror attack.
The attack is reflective of a global shift towards Islamophobia & requires all of us to introspect on how we can counter hateful propaganda.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oon
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) March 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/KhaledBeydoun/status/1106454082330546177
The criminal who massacred innocent people in #NewZeland streamed everything live on #facebook! Hey #Zuckerberg, before finding a new ways to communicate privately, solve the public platform biggest yet obvious problems! #NewZealandShooting #NewZealandTerroristAttack pic.twitter.com/j66PQ3UzVe
— Mohamad Antar (@MohAntarSKY) March 15, 2019
Several federal ministers including Dr. Shireen Mazari, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain also condemned the attack on mosques in the masjid.
Just a couple of days back this attack against a Muslim family was reported and today we have the Christchurch attacks in New Zealand. Terrorism against Muslims on the rise. #christchurchMosqueAttack pic.twitter.com/xAKcaBc4xv
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) March 15, 2019
Shocked n griefed on news of multiple attacks at two mosques in Christchurch NewZeland,hearts and soul of people of Pak are with people of New Zeland,Bangladesh Cricket Team escaped the attack;Pak suffered same situation years back n can feel n relate to the pain n misery,
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) March 15, 2019
Heart wrenching scenes from Christchurch mosque where faithful butchered ruthlessly as killers goes live at Facebook. Indeed, #Terrorism has no religion, state, race or face. My heart goes out to bereaved families. Prayers & support for people of #Newzeland #NewZealandShooting
— Shehryar Afridi (@ShehryarAfridi1) March 15, 2019
People from all walks of life in Pakistan have expressed sorrow over the incident.
So deeply disturbing to read about the #Christchurch mosque attack! Prayers with the people of New Zealand and the grieving families.
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 15, 2019
Jumma Mubarak!
Let there be Love & peace & tolerance & respect for one another! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Saddened by the news of #ChristchurchMosqueAttack NZ
Any individuals who attack especially at a place of prayer, how can they belong to any religion at all.#WorldPeace #— MAWRA HUSSAIN (@MawraHocane) March 15, 2019
The New Zealand attack is testament to the fact that TERRORISM & TERRORISTS have NO religion, NO race…and it yet again confirms that Muslims are the biggest victims of TERRORISM. #NZMosqueShooting #NewZealandShooting #ChristchurchMosque #NewZealandTerroristAttack
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) March 15, 2019
Good to see most people are calling the #NewZealandMosqueFiring what it is – a terror attack. #NewZealandTerroristAttack. No words of condemnation are strong enough & no words of sympathy for the families adequate enough. May Allah grant them Jannat.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) March 15, 2019
Other world leaders like Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the incident and called it a deplorable act of racism and Islamophobia.
I strongly condemn the terror attack against the Al Noor Mosque in #NewZealand and Muslim worshippers. May Allah have mercy on the victims and grant a speedy recovery to the wounded.
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) March 15, 2019
On behalf of my country, I offer my condolences to the Islamic world and the people of New Zealand, who have been targeted by this deplorable act – the latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) March 15, 2019
Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also condemned the attack.
Shocked and Deeply grieved by the barbaric attack at twin mosques in #Christchurch New Zealand. Multiple fatalities feared. Once again Humanity becomes a casualty . Condemnation beyond words.
prayers for the victims.— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) March 15, 2019
The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued an official statement condemning the attack on the Islamic community in New Zealand.
#Pakistan condemns the tragic terrorist incident in #NewZealand. Our High Commission is in touch with the local authorities and trying to ascertain details. @MFATgovtNZ , #pakistanagainstterror
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) March 15, 2019
FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi has condemned in the strongest terms the tragic terrorist attack in #Christchurch, #NewZeland
FM has expressed condolences over loss of innocent lives in the heinous attack
#ChristchurchMosqueAttack
@MFATgovtNZ @SMQureshiPTI #pakistanagainstterror— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 15, 2019