Pakistan condemns Kabul suicide attack that left several dead or wounded

By Khaama Press - Fri Jan 05 2018, 2:45 pm

The government of Pakistan has condemned in strongest words the deadly suicide in Kabul that left at least 13 dead late on Thursday night.

“Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul last evening, in which many Afghans have lost their lives, while a number of people have been injured,” the ministry of foreign affairs of Pakistan said in a statement.

The statement further added “We are grieved at the loss of precious lives in this terrorist attack and express our heartfelt condolences with the families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones and pray for the early recovery of the injured. We express our solidarity with the Government and the brotherly people of Afghanistan in this hour of sorrow and grief.”

“Pakistan reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations andits firm resolve to eradicate this menace,” the statement added.

The deputy spokesperson for the ministry of interior Nasrat Rahimi told reporters in Kabul today that 13 policemen lost their lives in the attack.

He said at least 16 policemen and 2 civilians were also wounded after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives among the police personnel and civilians.

The blast took place late on Thursday night in Bani Esar area of the city located in the 9th police district of the city.

Security sources in the area had earlier said that 20 people have been killed and more than 20 others have sustained injuries in the attack.

According to reports, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) loyalists have claimed responsibility behind the attack.

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