People across the world shared messages of solidarity after at least 72 people were killed and more than 233 injured when a suicide bomb ripped through a crowded park in Lahore where Christians were celebrating Easter on Sunday.
Shortly after the blast, people began sharing a sketch of the Minar-e-Paristan with the hashtag, #PrayForLahore. A host of politicians and celebrities took to social media to condemn Sunday’s suicide blast.
World leaders condemn the attack in strongest terms
Canada condemns the deplorable bombing in Lahore, Pakistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those killed or injured. #LahoreBlast
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 27, 2016
Heard about the blast in Lahore. I strongly condemn it. My condolences to families of the deceased & prayers with the injured: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 27, 2016
I’m shocked by the terrorist attack in Lahore. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. We will do what we can to help.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 27, 2016
“Following the bombing in Lahore in Pakistan, I express solidarity with the people of Pakistan in these painful moments,” French president François Hollande tweeted.
My prayers are with the victims of the horrific Easter Day attack in Lahore. Pakistan and all nations must confront & defeat terrorists. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 28, 2016
US Presidential candidate Donald Trump posted another controversial tweet while condemning the attack on Lahore.
Another radical Islamic attack, this time in Pakistan, targeting Christian women & children. At least 67 dead,400 injured. I alone can solve
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2016
Pakistani leaders also expressed their condolences through Twitter.
I am outraged to learn about the multiple suicide attacks targeting the Christian community and innocent… https://t.co/v2FH68pWAo
— Pervez Musharraf (@P_Musharraf) March 27, 2016
Strongly condemn the terror attack in Lahore in which our innocent citizens including women & children lost their lives.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 27, 2016
CM Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has announced 3 days mourning over Gulshan e Iqbal incident-
— Govt Of The Punjab (@GovtOfPunjab) March 27, 2016
World-renowned figures express solidarity with Lahore blast victims
Terrible situation .. I was there only a month ago and had an amazing time with beautiful people #PrayForPakistan pic.twitter.com/BurzabflOs
— DiP (@diplo) March 27, 2016
Heart breaking scenes in Lahore. What a tragic day. Please donate blood and help all victims1/2
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 27, 2016
What a dreadful day. From Islamabad to Lahore one depressing incident after another.Beefing up security after a tragedy is hardly a solution
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) March 27, 2016
When there was bomb blast in France then everyone change their profile picture for pray to France but there is big bomb was blast killed more people in Pakistan but world don't show any interest because we are Asian.
STAY STRONG PAKISTAN .
NEPAL IS WITH YOU.
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