WASHINGTON  - Pakistan has condemned Wednesday's mass shooting that killed 14 and injured 21 others in San Bernardino, California, with the hope that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
"The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC conveys its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of San Bernardino shooting incident. The Embassy also conveys its deepest sympathies for those who have been injured in the incident," an Embassy statement said on Friday.
"The loss of precious lives in the tragic incident is irreversible and we condemn this abhorrent act of violence in strongest possible terms," the statement said. It is hoped that the investigations would lead the authorities to bring the perpetrators of this act to justice sooner," it added. The statement said, "The Pakistani-American community, in general, and the community organisations, in particular , join the Embassy in condemning the horrific act and share the grief and sorrow of the victims and their families. The Embassy acknowledges the community's role in the United States being law-abiding, peaceful and responsible and appreciates them for expressing their solidarity with the families and friends of the victims on this tragedy.
"In this hour of grief the people of Pakistan, being worst victims of terrorism over the years, also offer their prayers and sympathies with the people of the United States and stand by them in their pain and suffering.