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Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Kabul

Xinhua, June 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Thursday condemned the two suicide bombings in Kabul that killed at least 30 people and injured 58 others on security personnel.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks.

The convoy was reportedly transporting hundreds of police graduates and cadets from a police training center in neighboring Wardak province to central Kabul.

"The government of Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul targeting an Afghan National Police convoy, killing a number of personnel and injuring several others," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The government and the people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to the brotherly government and people of Afghanistan over the loss of innocent lives. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families and we wish speedy recovery for the injured," it said.

The statement said Pakistan reiterates its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, adding Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan in this hour of grief. Endit