Pakistan today strongly condemned the killing of at least 12 people by a suspected asylum seeker who rammed a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Germany, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 50 others.
"Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the suspected mass terror attack after a lorry ploughed into a busy Christmas market in Berlin, Germany," Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
"On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Germany on the loss of precious human lives in the attack," the statement said.
He said that Pakistani people share the grief of German people and stand by them in this most painful time.
"Terrorism is our common enemy and the world needs to put up a joint fight against this menace. Pakistan itself has suffered great losses of lives and property by terrorism and would continue to ensure all measures for its eradication," it added.
At least 12 people were killed and 48 others injured, including 18 seriously as the driver mounted the pavement, crushing people and triggering panic, in gory scenes reminiscent of the July 14 Nice attack.
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