Summary We stand with Afghanistan in our common struggle against terrorism, the FO spokesperson said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan strongly condemns the attack on the building of Wolesi Jirga (lower house of the Parliament) in Kabul, the Foreign Office reported.
Taliban launched a complex attack on the Afghan parliament, with a suicide car bomber striking at the entrance and gunmen battling police as lawmakers were meeting inside to confirm the appointment of a defense minister.
At least 21 people including five women were injured in the attack. All seven attackers were killed by police whereas no members of parliament were wounded in the incident.
"We commend the role of Afghan security forces in effectively countering this act of terrorism," FO spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said.
He said: "The Government of Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We reaffirm our resolve to fight terrorism in close coordination with the Government of Afghanistan. We stand with our Afghan brothers in our common struggle against terrorism."
In a message to the Afghan Government the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that terrorism is common enemy of both countries and steps are being taken in unison to defeat the nefarious designs of the terrorists.
The Prime Minister also extended condolences to those injured in this incident.
