Pakistan responds over deadly suicide attack in Afghanistan

Pakistan responds over deadly suicide attack in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has responded over the deadly suicide attack in Afghanistan.

Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist attack at an election rally in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province which resulted in loss of precious lives and injuries to many others.

“We express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and pray to almighty Allah for the early recovery of the injured,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

It added: “We reiterate our strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and express solidarity with the people and government of Afghanistan in this hour of grief.”

The statement further said: “We believe, such cowardly acts cannot deter the people of Afghanistan from exercising their democratic right to elect their representatives.”

Pakistan will continue supporting the Afghan people and the government for durable peace and security in the country