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An update<\/a><\/strong> on yesterday\u2019s horrific story out of Pakistan:<\/p>\n

After the bombing of a Methodist church in northwestern Pakistan that left nine people dead, the country\u2019s Catholic-sponsored National Commission for Justice and Peace has condemned what it called \u201cthe cowardly and inhuman attack on the church and innocent worshippers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sixty people were also injured in the Sunday bombing at Bethel Memorial Church, located in Quetta in northwestern Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan. The assault has been credited to the Islamic State group.<\/p>\n

While applauding security forces for their prompt intervention, the commission called upon the Pakistani government to do more to combat the violence perpetrated by militant Islamic movements.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe commission calls upon the government to bring the perpetrators to justice and address extremist elements and root causes of this intolerance,\u201d the statement said. \u201cThey further stress the need to tighten measures for protection of all citizens, especially during this time of Christmas. They also request the community to cooperate with officials and extend their volunteer services for the protection and security of people during the Christmas season.\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement was signed by Archbishop Joseph Arshad of Lahore; Father Emmanuel Yousaf, national director of the commission; and Cecil S. Chaudhry, a layman who serves as the body\u2019s executive director. The National Commission for Justice and Peace was founded in 1985 by the Pakistan Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe uncertainty of life is inevitable, but precious lives lost in such an untimely manner are increasing in Pakistan,\u201d the statement said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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