Pakistan condemns incident of killing of six Pakistanis in result of unprovoked firing of Afghan Border Forces in Chaman

ISLAMABAD, Dec 12, (SABAH): Pakistan has condemned the incident that took place on Sunday where six Pakistani nationals were killed and 17 were wounded after Afghan Border Forces resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing onto the Civilian population in Chaman.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Monday, such unfortunate incidents are not in keeping with the brotherly ties between the two countries. The Afghan authorities have been informed that recurrence of such incidents must be avoided and strictest possible action must be taken against those responsible.

She said that it remains the responsibility of both sides to protect civilians along the border. The concerned authorities of both countries remain in contact to ensure that there is no further escalation of the situation and recurrence of such incidents is avoided, FO spokesperson said.