Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on Gurdwara in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, June 18 (SABAH): Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a Sikh Gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, which has reportedly resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to many others while causing destruction of property.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a statement Saturday said that Pakistan is seriously concerned at the recent spate of terrorist attacks on places of worship in Afghanistan. “Yesterday, terrorists targeted the Imam Sahib Mosque in Kunduz, killing and injuring many worshippers. These acts of terrorism targeting religious places are utterly repugnant” he said.

FO Spokesperson said that Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. We express strong solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and support all efforts of the Afghan authorities in fighting the menace of terrorism and ensuring the protection of all their citizens, he said.