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Pakistan condemns terrorist attack at American University in Kabul

Xinhua, August 25, 2016 Adjust font size:

Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the American University in Kabul which claimed over a dozen lives after 10 hours of fighting.

In the deadly attack which was launched at 07:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to a statement of Afghanistan's Interior Ministry released on Thursday, 15 people including three attackers were killed and 36 others injured.

"We extend our profound condolences with the Government and the people of Afghanistan and the families of those who lost their loved ones in this brutal terrorist attack. We also pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.

A Foreign Ministry statement said Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. Endit