The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the barbaric bombing in Lahore, East Pakistan’s biggest city killing 70 innocent citizens and injuring many more.

Secretary General of the OIC, Iyad Madani, expressed his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the victims, most of whom were celebrating the Easter.

He wished the injured a quick recovery, and assured the OIC’s fullest support to the leadership, government and people of Pakistan in confronting terrorism and crime.

Madani stated that this terrible crime is an affront to our humanity.

He called for concerted efforts to eliminate criminal and terrorist groups; and address the causes of their emergence.