First big attack on the capita­l since a troop withdr­awal agreem­ent was signed betwee­n US and the Taliba­nKABUL: At least 27 people were killed when gunmen attacked a ceremony in the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday where a top Afghan political leader, Abdullah Abdullah, was present but escaped unharmed. Pakistan condemns attackPakistan on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a political rally in Kabul. “Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul, which resulted in the loss of several precious lives and injuries to many others,” said a press release issued by the Foreign Office. “We are relieved that the leadership has remained unharmed,” the press release added. “Pakistan urges all the parties to work together in a constructive spirit for establishing durable peace and stability in Afghanistan,” the press release concluded.

Source: The Express Tribune March 06, 2020 10:51 UTC