ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack in

Kabul on Thursday, in which many precious human lives were lost and a

number of innocent were injured.

We are grieved at the loss of precious lives in this dreadful terrorist

attack and convey our deepest condolence and sympathies with the bereaved

families who have lost their loved ones.

We also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured, Foreign Office said

here in a statement.

Reiterating its strong condemnation of terrorism in all form and

manifestations, Pakistan expresses solidarity with the government and

people of Afghanistan in their fight against the menace of terrorism.

We believe that concerted efforts by state and close cooperation among

them, are needed for eliminating the scourge of terrorism. …APP