Pakistan Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack In Kabul

Islamabad, Sept 9, IRNA – Pakistan strongly condemned the bomb attack carried out in Kabul on Saturday in which innocent civilians lost their lives, the Foreign Ministry said. Afghan officials said that at least six people were killed and several others were injured in a suicide attack in Kabul. Pakistan said the cowardly act is the work of the enemies of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. “The perpetrators of such terrorist attacks should know that they will not dent the resolve of the people to live in a peaceful and secure environment,” a Foreign Ministry statement said. The statement said Pakistan would like to reassure the people and the Government of Afghanistan of its full support and cooperation in their efforts to defeat terrorism in the country. “We convey our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the bomb attack” its aid. Afghan TV quoted the Interior Ministry spokesman as saying that the attack could be the work of Haqqani Network, which was designated as terrorist group by the United States on Friday./end