The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the barbaric bombing in Lahore, East Pakistan's biggest city on 27 March 2016, killing 65 innocent citizens and injuring over 200 others. Secretary General of the OIC, Iyad Ameen Madani, expressed his sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the families of the victims, most of whom were celebrating the Easter festival. He wished the injured quick recovery, and assured of 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 in order to eliminate criminal and terrorist groups; and address the causes of their emergence. He also emphasized the need to isolate and hold accountable those behind these inhuman acts; and to pursue these groups that now threaten the lives of peaceful citizens and usurp their legitimate right to normal, dignified and peaceful life.
