Message from the President of Pakistan, addressed to the President of the United States of America

Dear Mr. President,

I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences over our shared loss in the dastardly terrorist attack in Karachi today.

The Pakistani nation offers its deep sorrow and sympathy to the government and people of the United States. We express our profound condolences to the family of David Foy and all the innocent victims of this despicable act. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this difficult moment.

We condemn this outrage in the strongest terms. Our authorities are investigating the incident and those responsible will be brought to justice.

This senseless act will not deter our strong resolve to pursue the relentless fight against the evil of terrorism. We all must continue to work together to eliminate this threat.

Please accept, Mr. President, the assurance of my highest consideration and esteem.

General Pervez Musharraf

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressed to the President of the United States of America

Excellency,

Please accept our deepest condolences over the dastardly terrorist attack in Karachi today in which several innocent lives were lost, including of David Foy. We strongly condemn this outrageous act.

The government and people of Pakistan mourn together with the American people over this shared loss. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families in this hour of sorrow and grief.

Pakistan has long suffered from the scourge of terrorism. Today's terrorist attack is aimed not only at the Pakistani nation but also our friendly ties with the United States. This despicable act only strengthens our resolve to fight terrorism and underscores the need for us all to work together.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration and esteem.

Shaukat Aziz

Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamabad

March 02, 2006