Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul
"We express our abiding solidarity with the Government and people of Afghanistan," the FO stated.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attacks in Kabul this morning, in which many precious human lives were lost while a number of innocent people were injured.
"We express our heartfelt condolences with the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones in these brutal terrorist attacks and pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded. We express our abiding solidarity with the Government and the brotherly people of Afghanistan," the Foreign Office stated in a press release on Thursday.
"Pakistan reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in its all forms and manifestations and firm resolve to eradicate this menace."
At least 40 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple blasts at a cultural centre in Kabul.
READ: 40 dead, dozens wounded in multiple Kabul blasts
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the Taliban was quick to deny involvement in the assault near the Afghan Voice Agency, a media outlet which earlier reports had suggested could have been the target.
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Deputy interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told AFP the blasts were in fact aimed at the Tabayan cultural centre.
"A ceremony was being held to mark the 38th anniversary of Soviet invasion in Afghanistan when the explosion went off," he said.
Rahimi said the main blast was followed by two smaller bomb explosions that did not cause casualties.
