March 27, 2016 was a dark day for Pakistan. After the breaking of news that Junaid Jamshed was beaten at the Islamabad airport in the very early hours of the day (or night, rather), there was the news that Islamabad became a hub for supporters of Mumtaz Qadri to gather for a sit-in (which is still going on, at the time of publishing). However, as the day winded down Lahore was rocked by a tragedy of grave proportions. More than 70 people were brutally massacred while out at the Gulshan e Iqbal park on Easter Sunday, most were women and children. There are still more than 300 who are injured, many in serious condition.
As the extent of the tragic holiday massacre became clear, Pakistanis were stunned, horrified and flocking to help their fellow countrymen in any way they could.
Finest example of humanity—> crowd gathered in the hospital corridors to donate blood #LahoreBlast pic.twitter.com/voTzRIA2v2
— Nazia Memon (@NaziaMemon01) March 27, 2016
The world started waking up to the horrible situation in Lahore and this is how they responded
Waking up to some really horrible news from #LahoreBlast #Pakistan ✌️☮
— Andrew Lynch (@ourlynchpin) March 28, 2016
Display of destruction & #terrorism is sickening! My thoughts go out to the families affected by #LahoreBlast.
— Archana Thapa (@archana_thapa) March 28, 2016
Leaders from the international community began to send messages of peace and love for Pakistan
Like the Canadian Prime Minister:
Canada condemns the deplorable bombing in Lahore, Pakistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those killed or injured. #LahoreBlast
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 27, 2016
The British Prime Minister:
I'm shocked by the terrorist attack in Lahore. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. We will do what we can to help.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 27, 2016
This Democratic Presidential Nominee:
We are grieving today for the families affected by the deplorable attack in Lahore. No one should ever fear taking their children to a park.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 27, 2016
The Indian Prime Minister:
Heard about the blast in Lahore. I strongly condemn it. My condolences to families of the deceased & prayers with the injured: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 27, 2016
The Indonesian President:
Indonesia mengutuk keras serangan bom di Lahore. Teror atas nama apapun tidak dibenarkan. Dukacita mendalam utk korban, rakyat Pakistan -Jkw
— Joko Widodo (@jokowi) March 28, 2016
The Prime Minister for Australia:
Australia condemns the terrorist attacks in Lahore. Our condolences, prayers & solidarity are with the victims & their family & friends.
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) March 27, 2016
This other Democratic Presidential Nominee:
My prayers are with the victims of the horrific Easter Day attack in Lahore. Pakistan and all nations must confront & defeat terrorists. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 28, 2016
Also, this Republican Presidential Nominee:
Who thinks he is the only one who can solve this menace.
Another radical Islamic attack, this time in Pakistan, targeting Christian women & children. At least 67 dead,400 injured. I alone can solve
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2016
And the President of France:
“Following the attack in Lahore, Pakistan, I express to the people of Pakistan the solidarity of France in these painful moments.”
– Francois Hollande
The President of Russia:
“Russian President V.V. Putin has expressed his condolences to Pakistani President M. Hussain and Prime Minister N. Sharif over the tragedy in the city of Lahore that took the lives of dozens of innocent people, most of whom were children and women.”
– Kremlin
The Turkish President:
“I strongly condemn the terror attack that happened in the Lahore city of Pakistan…The attack, which took place at an amusement park packed with families, especially children, has revealed terror’s face, which does not know limits and values… This attack is an examination for all countries to provide their sincere stance in the face of terror.”
– Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia:
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Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE:
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Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan:
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Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority:
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Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran:
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Xi Jinping, President of China:
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Cover Image via: Indian Express
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