Pakistan sets mourning day for NZ victims

Pakistan is holding a day of mourning for victims of the Christchurch terror attack, who included nine Pakistanis.

Pakistan will observe a day of mourning on Monday for victims of the New Zealand mosque attacks and honour a man who died after trying to tackle the gunman.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday that flags would fly at half-staff.

He praised Naeem Rashid, saying he showed courage in trying to take down the attacker and would be honoured at a Pakistan Day function on March 23.

Nine Pakistanis were among the 50 people killed when an immigrant-hating white nationalist opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayers.

Qureshi said foreign ministers from members of the 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Cooperation would meet in Istanbul next week to discuss ways of addressing anti-Islam sentiment.


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