ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday released a statement strongly condemning the recent attack on the Istanbul's Ataturk international airport. 

"We offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the brotherly people and government of Turkey. We also pray for the speediest and fullest recovery of those wounded in this despicable attack," read the statement from the Foreign Office's website. 

"Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. Like always, we stand in strong solidarity with the fraternal people of Turkey in their fight against terrorism. There is no doubt that this scourge would be decisively defeated with Turkey's iron will and unshakeable resolve," read the statement further.