The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Bacha Khan University in northwestern Pakistan which killed over 19 people and injured dozens more.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this deplorable terrorist attack," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"Sri Lanka condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and wishes to reiterate support toward all efforts to combat this scourge."

Terrorists from the Taliban group have claimed responsibility for Wednesday's terrorist attack in Pakistan.