Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged...
A suicide attack in a volleyball field in the northwest of Pakistan on Friday killed at least 93 people watching a game. The country has witnessed a rise in bombings believed to be conducted by Islamists in response to military operations in their strongholds in the northwest.
Expressing his condolences in a telegram to President Asif Ali Zardari, Medevedev said: "I was shocked to learn about a new crime committed by extremists - a bloody terrorist act during a volleyball game in the town of Lakki Marwat."
Medvedev said he was positive Pakistan will continue its fight against terrorism and it "can rely on Russia"s and the global community"s support in this fight."
Friday"s attack was condemned by Britain and the United States. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday that Washington will continue supporting the Pakistani people "in their efforts to chart their own future free from fear and intimidation".