Pakistan strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack in Pul-e-Alam, the capital city of Logar province, Afghanistan in which scores of innocent lives were lost and many others were injured.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson said that the people and the government of Pakistan offer heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the quick recovery of the injured.

“Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said that.

“At this moment of grief, Pakistan stands by Afghan brethren in their struggle against the scourge of terrorism. Pakistan will continue to support Afghanistan on its path to peace, progress and prosperity,” MOFA Spokesperson said.

The international media quoting local Afghan officials reported that high school students are among 30 people killed in a car bombing in Afghanistan.

The bomb went off late on Friday close to a guesthouse where the students were reportedly staying in Pul-e-Alam, the capital of eastern Logar province.