World leaders condemns 'disgraceful' suicide bombing in Pak

World leaders today condemned the "inhuman" and "disgraceful" suicide attack on the five-star Marriott hotel here that killed 60 people and vowed to assist Pakistan in fighting violent extremism.     

"I strongly condemn the terrorist bombing in Islamabad that targeted and killed many innocents, including at least one American. I extend condolences to the families of all those killed in this brutal attack," US President George Bush said in a message released by the White House.     

This attack is a reminder of ongoing threat faced by US, Pakistan and all those who stand against violent extremism, he said, adding Washington will assist Islamabad "in confronting this threat and bringing the perpetrators to justice."     

In New York, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon termed the attack "heinous" and said "no cause can justify the indiscriminate targeting of civilians."     

Strongly condemning the "inhuman" terror attack, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed his country's readiness to deepen cooperation with Pakistan in combating terrorism in bilateral and multilateral international format.     

"I am confident that the perpetrators of this barbaric act will be found and face a just punishment," Medvedev wrote in his message to his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari.     

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Miliband said the UK would continue to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder with the government of Pakistan against the violent extremists who have no answers but only offer death and mayhem."     

In a statement in London, he said the bombing is "yet another shocking and disgraceful attack without justification. Such an indiscriminate and brutal act of terror deserves the condemnation of the entire international community."     

"This horrific attack reinforces our shared determination to tackle violent extremism."