Pakistan strongly condemned the heinous bomb attack targeting civilians during a marriage function in Kabul on Sunday. More than 60 innocent people have reportedly lost their lives in this dastardly inhuman act. "We express our heartfelt condolences to the families of innocent victims. We pray for eternal peace for the deceased and for early recovery of many others who were seriously injured in the attack."

Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism is a common threat for the entire region and must be defeated together. Meanwhile, Pakistan categorically rejects reports in a section of the media, based on a reported ISIS claim of responsibility for the heinous terrorist attack on a wedding party in Kabul, and implicating a Pakistani national.

Pakistan rejects these baseless allegations. It is important for the Media to discern the propaganda objectives of terrorist organisations aimed at creating misunderstandings. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We have proactively and successfully taken action to uproot the scourge of terrorism. Pakistan will continue its efforts in the same spirit, in coordination with the regional and international partners.-PR

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