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Pakistan strongly condemns Kabul terrorist attack

By Web Desk
May 31, 2017

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul in which more than 80 people were killed and 350 wounded including women and children.

In a statement, the foreign office said, Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society.

The people and government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the government and the people of Afghanistan and the bereaved families, it added.

While reiterating condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, we pray for early recovery of the injured. We firmly stand with our Afghan brothers in this hour of grief and anguish, the statement maintained.

At least 80 people were killed and 350 wounded including women and children in Kabul on Wednesday when a powerful vehicle-borne bomb exploded in the middle of the Afghan capital.

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed vehicle in Zanbaq Square around 08:30 am, the ministry said in a statement. "More than 50 vehicles were either destroyed or damaged."