The head of Turkmenistan sent words of support to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The tragedy in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of civilians, has left a deep sadness in Turkmenistan. The message notes the country's readiness to combat the scourge of terrorism in all its forms.

"While strongly condemning any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the international community to counter this evil," President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated in a telegram of condolences to the leadership of Pakistan following the explosion at a mosque in Islamabad.

A suicide bombing on a mosque in Islamabad occurred on February 6. According to the latest reports, 31 people were killed and 169 were injured in the attack. According to media reports, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at the entrance to the mosque after Friday prayers. The News Pakistan reports that the mastermind of the attack was detained along with his accomplices.