Pakistan summons Syria envoy over holy shrine attack
Monday, July 22nd, 2013 11:48:59 by Tahir Khan
Pakistan on Monday summoned Syrian envoy and conveyed concern over a recent attack on a holy shrine near Damascus, the Foreign Ministry said.
Reports earlier suggested that a rocket strike near the revered shrine of Sayyeda Bibi Zainab’s (AS) on Friday had killed its custodian and cause partial damage to the tomb.
The shrine is a famous pilgrimage destination for Shiites from across the world and the attack also sparked protest rallies in Pakistan.
“The strongly condemns the deliberate and wanton attack on the holy sites including the recent attack on Sayyeda Bibi Zainab’s shrine on 19 July in Damascus” the Foreign Ministry said.
The Charge d’ Affairs of Syria in Islamabad was called at the Foreign Office to convey the concerns of the government and people of Pakistan on desecration of the holy shrine of Sayyeda Bibi Zainab, a statement said.
Pakistan called upon the Government of Syria to ensure safety and security of all holy shrines and buildings in Syria.
“The trend of desecration of the holy sites has hurt the sentiments of Muslims in Pakistan as indeed the world over. Such violations, which also fan sectarian strife, are most reprehensible,” it said.
Pakistan also called upon all parties to the conflict in Syria to observe international humanitarian law and help protect the common heritage of mankind respecting the sanctity of the holy buildings and places of worship.
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Posted by Tahir Khan
on Jul 22 2013. Filed under Latest News, Pakistan.
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What about the sanctity of Human life, syrian govt under bashaar and his friends from Iran have left serbs behind in their attrocities committed against the majority sunni muslims in syria.
It is important to note that the opposition elements (so-called “rebels) are equally (if not more) responsible for the carnage in Syria. These are the same people who are creating terror in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and elsewhere in the world. At some places West is against them and at other places it supports them. These people are siding with Israel to create rift between sunnis and shias who have lived with harmony over centuries and our “Muslim world” is supporting them. Subhanallah.