3 June 2004, Islamabad, Pakistan – Foreign Affairs Secretary Delia Domingo Albert today personally conveyed to Pakistani officials the Philippines’ condemnation of the bombing last Monday of a Shi'ite Muslim mosque that killed 20 people in Karachi. The Secretary is currently in Islamabad, Pakistan on an official visit.

“The Philippines strongly condemns this attack.  It is an outrage against all religions,” the Secretary said.

“I would like to assure the families and friends of Filipinos in Karachi that no Filipino was killed or injured in this attack,” she added.  There are around 300 Filipinos in Karachi, mostly attending local Islamic schools.
 
The Philippines had also condemned the 7 May 2004 suicide bomb attack on a Shi'ite mosque in central Karachi that killed 24 worshippers.
 
“I understand that police authorities have come up with important clues that could lead to the arrest of those involved and that could also help to prevent future attacks,” the Secretary said.  END.