Tragedy struck when gunmen attacked a Shiite mosque in Oman, resulting in the deaths of four Pakistanis. The bodies were repatriated and handed to their grieving families in a heartfelt ceremony at Islamabad and Lahore airports. The victims were honored with funerals attended by hundreds of mourners in their hometowns.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Shari, condemned the attack during a meeting with Oman’s ambassador. The assailants, claimed by the Islamic State group, were killed in a subsequent gunfight. Many inside the mosque were Pakistani migrants, caught in the crossfire while trying to save others.
In a show of solidarity, the Pakistan government offered its support to Oman in combating terrorism. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack and offered assistance in the investigation. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations and the importance of global cooperation in eradicating such violence.
Let us stand united against terrorism and honor the lives lost in this senseless act of violence.