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Clinton condemns Pakistan suicide bombing

By DPA,

Washington : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned the suicide bombing at a volleyball game in Pakistan that killed at least 95 people.

Clinton late Friday said the US would continue to provide support to Pakistan as it confronts terrorism within its borders.

“The US strongly condemns (the) attack on civilians in Pakistan, and we offer our condolences to the families of the victims and all the people of Pakistan,” Clinton said in a statement.

At least 95 people were reported killed in the New Year’s Day suicide bomb attack in the North West Frontier Province. More than 100 were injured.

“The Pakistani people have seen terrorists target schools, markets, mosques and now a volleyball game,” Clinton said. “The US will continue to stand with the people of Pakistan in their efforts to chart their own future free from fear and intimidation.”