ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday expressed deep concern on “an unfortunate incident in Jammu which occurred on September 26 resulting in the loss of lives of around 10 security personnel.”

Foreign office Spokesman, Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry in a statement said the timing of the attack was particularly disturbing as it took place a couple of days before prime ministers of Pakistan and India were to meet in a bid to move towards improvement of relations.

He said it was imperative that any such act of violence should not be allowed to deter from pursuing a path to a better future for the peoples.

Militants had stormed a police station and an Indian army base in Kashmir on Thursday, killing at least 10 security personnel. India blamed the Pakistan army for the attack, a charge that Islamabad denied.

Pakistan, itself a foremost victim of terrorism, condemns all forms of terrorism and has rendered immense sacrifices in this regard, said Chaudhry.

“Pakistan remains committed to eliminate the specter of terrorist violence from our society and our region and has on numerous occasions offered cooperation to India in fighting this menace through laid down bilateral mechanisms.”

“Pakistan remains ready to discuss all outstanding disputes in a meaningful manner,” said the spokesman.