One policeman and two applicants are reportedly wounded in result of IED [improvised explosive device] blast in the holding area of Pakistan's Consulate General in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Foreign Office said. Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal stated in a tweet that an IED exploded outside holding area of our Consulate General in Jalalabad on Sunday.

"All Pakistani staff are safe. One policeman and two applicants are reportedly wounded. We are in contact with Afghan authorities to ensure strengthened security for Consulate General's premises and personnel", the spokesperson added.

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