In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

(Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.)

The believing brothers and sisters in Parachinar city in Pakistan (May Almighty Allah honor them)

May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Once again, the extremist terrorists have committed a heinous crime, carrying out an armed attack on travelers on their way from Parachinar to Peshawar, which led to the martyrdom of a large number of believers and injury to others.

While we extend our heartfelt condolences to you and express our sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved families, we ask Allah to grant everyone patience and solace, and speedy recovery to the wounded, and to elevate the ranks of the martyrs of this tragic incident.

The Holy Najaf Seminary and the Shia Supreme Religious Authority strongly condemn this horrific crime that targeted the unity of Muslims. Meanwhile, we urge the respected government of Pakistan to seriously consider ways to protect the oppressed from the cruelty and crimes of terrorist groups.

We also call for preventive and necessary measures in this regard to ensure that believers are not subjected from time to time to violent and brutal attacks by extremist groups.

We pray to Allah for continued dignity and honor for the noble people of Pakistan.

20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 AH = 23/11/2024

Office of Sayed Ali Al-Sistani (May Allah Prolong his Life)—Holy City of Najaf