Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a wedding hall in Kabul that has killed more than 40 people celebrating the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet peace be upon him.

“Perpetrators are condemnable for this heinous attack by all religious and human standards. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said the Foreign Office (FO)

Pakistan fully stands with and share the grief of the people of Afghanistan at this sad moment, the FO added.

“We also express our deep sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and pray for swift recovery of the injured, the statement concluded.