Pakistan condemns Istanbul Courthouse terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Courthouse complex in Istanbul, Turkiye.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the brotherly people and government of Turkiye and pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families.”

According to Turkish media, two shooters attempting to attack a checkpoint outside a courthouse in Istanbul were captured dead.

“Today, there has been an attempted terrorist attack at the security checkpoint in front of the C Gate of Caglayan Courthouse,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X after the attack that left six people injured, including three police officers.

The Foreign Office spokesperson also reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute solidarity with Turkiye in its fight against the scourge of terrorism.

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