The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that targeted a religious school in Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan and left a number of people dead and injured.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of motives and causes.

The statement expressed Qatar's condolences to the families of victims and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.