Pakistan condemns terrorist attack outside Russian Embassy in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (SABAH): Pakistan has strongly condemned the dastardly suicide attack outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kabul today that has resulted in the loss of precious lives of Russian diplomats and Afghan nationals, as well as many others injured.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, an attack on a Diplomatic Mission is a cause for serious concern and is denounced in the strongest possible terms. The Government and the people of Pakistan extend deepest sympathies to the Government of the Russian Federation.

“We also offer condolences to all the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the early recovery of the injured” he said.

FO spokesperson said that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterates its resolve to eliminate this menace. The scourge of terrorism is a common threat which requires concerted efforts in order to address it effectively.