Attack in Pakistan
Media release
6 July 2010
On behalf of the Australian Government, I extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Pakistan, in particular the families of those who lost their lives or were injured in the attack on the Sufi shrine of Data Darbara.
Australia condemns in the strongest terms attacks against any person or group on the basis of their religious beliefs. Attacks such as this one, and others such as the attacks against the Ahmadi community in late May, are a direct challenge to Pakistan's efforts to combat violence and terrorism.
Australia stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan. Australia is committed to supporting Pakistan to strengthen its security, economy and democracy to provide a better future for all of the Pakistani people.
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