ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the reprehensible attacks at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, which led to loss of many precious lives and injuries.

The Foreign Office spokesperson in a press release said that Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. “At this moment of grief, Pakistan stands by Afghan brethren in their struggle against the scourge of terrorism. Pakistan will continue to support Afghanistan on its path to peace, progress and prosperity,” the FO said.

The government and the people of Pakistan offered heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Afghanistan and prayed for quick recovery of the injured, it added.

Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2021

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