China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the bomb attack targeting civilians, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

According to reports, at least 44 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a bomb blast that targeted a rally held on Sunday in Bajaur, a tribal district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan has called it a terrorist attack.

In response to a media query, the spokesperson said China is deeply shocked by the attack and mourns for the victims, as well as extends sympathy to the families and the people who are injured.

"China firmly supports Pakistan in advancing its Action to Counter Terrorism and firmly committing to eradicating terrorism, upholding social stability and protecting people's lives," the spokesperson said.

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(Cover: The Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /CFP)