ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif yesterday rang up Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and stressed the need to further enhance cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
He expressed deep regret on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan over the tragic July 23rd bombing in Kabul.
The Islamic State or Daesh had claimed responsibility for the Saturday’s attack in a procession of the Hazara community which killed over 80 people and injured nearly 300. Almost all victims were civilians and youth.
“Pakistan remains strongly committed to deepen cooperation with Afghanistan in fighting the scourge of terrorism, which is a common enemy,” Nawaz Sharif told Ghani, the PM office said.
The PM strongly condemned this brutal act of terrorism, mercilessly killing fellow human beings and extended deepest sympathies and prayers to all the families who lost their loved ones in this heinous act, and wished early recovery for those who have been injured.
“The government and people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with the government of Afghanistan and our Afghan brethren in this hour of need,” Nawaz said.
“President Ghani said both the countries have been facing repeated attacks which are harming our people. He appreciated PM’s condolences, compassion and concern.”
“We are together in fighting the war on terror,” the statement quoted President Ghani as saying.
Ghani had called Nawaz last week to inform him about the killing of a senior Pakistani Taliban commander Umar Mansoor, who was behind a series of major terrorist attacks.