Pakistan condemns terrorist attacks on mosques in Kabul
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the "terrible" suicide attacks that happened Friday at mosques in Kabul and in the province of Ghor in Afghanistan, which have killed 71 people and injured many others..
Reports suggest that the death toll from the two mosque attacks reached 71 while 83 others were injured. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Kabul suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque, while no group has so far commented on the Ghor incident.
"The government and people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the government and our Afghan brothers who underwent this ordeal and suffered the terrible attacks. We convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and pray for early recovery of the injured," Pakistani foreign ministry said in a statement.
"Pakistan reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirms its commitment to unrelenting efforts for eliminating this menace," the statement said.
