Pakistan condemns Kabul deadly blast, offers condolences

Pakistan Foreign ministry in a statement said the people and government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the government and the people of Afghanistan and the bereaved families.

“The blast has caused damage to the residences of some Pakistani diplomats and staff, living in the close vicinity, and inflicted minor injuries to some,” it said.

It added Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society.

“While reiterating condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, we pray for early recovery of the injured. We firmly stand with our Afghan brothers in this hour of grief and anguish,” the statement further said.

According to reports a water tanker loaded with explosives blew up in Kabul’s diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital. Reports say the explosion targeted Afghanistan’s National Security Council.

Some Afghan sources say the blast has killed at least 140 people.

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