The Government today strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians yesterday in Lahore, Foreign Affairs ministry said.
"The Government and the people of Sri Lanka wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery to those injured by the attack. "
"Sri Lanka stands in support and solidarity with the Government and the people of Pakistan in their steadfast commitment to eradicate terrorism. " the statement said.
At least 72 people were killed in that suicide blast that took place in Lahore's crowded Gulshan-i-Iqbal park on Sunday evening. More than 341 others were injured, according to Pakistani media reports.
The Constitutional Council has approved four nominees, proposed by the President, to fill vacancies in the Court of Appeal.
The Election Commission has announced the plan for leave for both public and private sector employees for the upcoming presidential election on September 21, 2024, without loss of salary or personal leave.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will reduce fuel prices with effect from midnight today.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today called on ITAK’s Mavai Senathiraja at his residence in Jaffna today.
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