The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has expressed its condolences to Pakistan, Report informs.
“Shocked & saddened by the news on terrorist attack at the mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims & wish speedy recovery for injured. Our solidarity & support is with brotherly Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the ministry tweeted.
A Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque packed with worshippers during afternoon prayers on January 30 in the high-security zone in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar city, killing at least 46 people and wounding more than 100 others, mostly policemen, security and health officials said.
The blast occurred inside the mosque in the Police Lines area around 1:40 pm local time when worshippers, which included personnel of the police, army and bomb disposal squad - were offering the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers.