Pakistan on Saturday said it was shocked by the 'barbaric' and 'criminal act of terrorism' in New Delhi [Images].

"Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in New Delhi, which have resulted in the loss of a number of innocent lives. The attack in a crowded market place is a criminal act of terrorism," a Pakistan Foreign Office statement said.

"The people and government of Pakistan are shocked at this barbaric act and express deep sympathy with the families of the victims. We hope that a thorough investigation will be carried out and the perpetrators of this act of terrorism will be brought to justice," it said.