By Xinhua
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attacks in Pakistan over the weekend which killed dozens of soldiers and civilians.
“I am especially concerned about the situation in Pakistan and the loss of lives and the destruction of property there over the past week,” Ban told a press conference at the UN Headquarters Monday.
“I condemn the terrorist attacks over the weekend that have claimed the lives of a large number of security forces and innocent civilians,” he said.
“President (Pervez) Musharraf has taken a strong stand against extremism,” he noted. “While I am in favour of firm action against extremism, I am cautious the government faces a delicate balance in ensuring the safety of its citizens.”
Over the weekend, nearly 40 people were killed and 70 wounded in suicide bomb attacks against the security forces in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province.