Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep concern over the shooting incident at the Washington press dinner attended by US President Donald Trump, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday.
According to the report, both leaders also expressed relief that President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other guests were reported safe following the security scare.
President Zardari strongly condemned the attack, saying no level of condemnation would be enough. He described the incident as a tragic and ugly form of terrorism.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply shocked by the disturbing reports of gunfire during the dinner event.
He added that it was reassuring to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and all other attendees remained unharmed.
The prime minister further said that his prayers and best wishes were with US President Donald Trump.