Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a nightclub in Istanbul and expressed deep anguish at the tragedy, Geo TV reported Sunday.

“Pakistan condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack that took place at a nightclub in Ortakoy area of Besiktas district in Istanbul,” said a Foreign Office statement.

Thirty-nine people, including many foreigners, were killed and dozens injured when a gunman reportedly dressed as Santa Claus stormed an Istanbul nightclub as revellers were celebrating the New Year.

“The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt grief and sorrow at this despicable act of terrorism against defenseless people gathered for new year,” the statement said.

“Pakistan also extends its profound sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and to the leadership, government and brotherly people of Turkey as well as other nations,” it added.

Source: MENA