Breaking News: Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein executed  2006-12-30 11:01:50

Special Report: World reactions on execution of Saddam

Special Report: Execution of Saddam

Special report: Tension escalates in Iraq

    ISLAMABAD, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan Saturday described the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as a sad event and termed it another poignant reminder of the violence that continues to grip Iraq.

    "We hope that this event would not further exacerbate the security situation. It remains our earnest hope to see peace, stability and reconciliation so that people of Iraq regain control of their affairs in a secure environment," said a statement by the Pakistani foreign office.

    Also on Saturday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz expressed the hope that peace would prevail in Iraq while terming the execution as "a sad event."