The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the explosion which targeted a mosque in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan, killing a number of people and wounding others.

In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of the motives and reasons.

The statement stressed the State of Qatar's total refusal to target places of worship and intimidate peaceful people.

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