An Afghan policeman stands at the site of a suicide attack at the Indian consulate in Jalalabad province August 3, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families,” a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
The statement added that the Pakistani consulate in Jalalabad is located near the Indian mission. It added that the consular staff and other Pakistanis were reported safe.
“Terrorism is the common enemy that countries in the region face. Collective endeavours would help effectively combat this scourge.”
Earlier on Saturday, a powerful blast occurred outside the Indian consulate in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, killing 9 people and wounding 22, on Saturday.
“I have heard the explosion that was followed by small arms firing,” Enyat Saafi, a local journalist told The Express Tribune via phone from Jalalabad, the capital of Ningarhar province.
Afghan TV channels reported that the attack injured several people and ambulances were seen moving to the area to transfer the injured to hospitals.
“It seemed to be a powerful explosion as the sound was heard in areas away from the consulate,” the journalist said. He said the police are also not allowing the journalist to move to the area.
Witnesses said the attack occurred near 200 meters away from the Indian consulate.
A diplomat at the Indian Embassy in Kabul said that no Indian national was hurt in the attack.
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Pakistan condemns attack cuz No Indian died
As usual another False Flag Operation by Indian to gain international sympathy. Last ditch effort by Indian Establishment to save its losing Afghan game. Indian government would even get its own people killed for its regional interest. SHAMEFUL!!!
Coward act... Foreign intervention has always been the major factor behind in stability and terrorism. Pakistan has always played its role in combating terrorism and will do it as long as this act is going on, no matter What other players think .of it.
Reading some of the comments above is very shameful that some guys Pinpointed Pakistan with bad words but that dosen't mean peoples will start looking down at them though they too have losted loads of lives and resources in WoT. It's really a henious act of brutality that happened in jalalabad and government of Afghanistan should think on it who will be the best partner for them in normalising their inside relations after the forces withdrawl in 2014 as it is the need of the hour to think on! They need to find some common ground for the solution of this afghan issue.
Reading some of the comments above is very shameful that some guys Pinpointed Pakistan with bad words but that dosen't mean peoples will start looking down at them though they too have losted loads of lives and resources in WoT. It's really a henious act of brutality that happened in jalalabad and government of Afghanistan should think on it who will be the best partner for them in normalising their inside relations after the forces withdrawl in 2014 as it is the need of the hour to think on! They need to find some common ground for the solution of this afghan issue.
Appreciated.. Pakistan has always been a major player in fighting the war against terrorism, no doubt that Indian RAW and many other foreign hands are working against Pakistan but still they are struggling out of every hindrance that India is putting there way.
It was lucky that the suicide bombers were apprehended before they reached their target, else repercussions would have been grave. I condemn the killing of innocent children as well as damage to the mosque. Extremely unfortunate that the three killers were Pakistani citizens, What pleasure they get in killing innocent Afghans, I do not know.
@rome: Read comment number four (above) to find your answer.
strange that no indian official died in the attack. Was the attack not against the indians?.
Misleading Headline.How can it be "attack on the Indian Mission," if "the attack occurred near 200 meters away from the Indian consulate."?
Afghans should be very careful about the international dirty politics and should not reach conclusions before knowing who is behind this attack. As now we know that inside india , raw is behind many attacks to make tough anti terror laws.
Raw is behind this attack. Shame on india.
You are better off not condemning - at least then you are just a terrorist. Now you are a terorrist AND a liar...
@ModiFied:
No it's Indian strategic assets in Afghanistan striking back. Chill pando.G
Sound great - but in case you didn't know it nobody in the region believes your doing enough to "combat this scourge" - a few might say your encouraging the scourge.
LOL..pakistan condemns? empty vessel sound much.
Does it meant that pakistan condemns so pakistan out off the hook? it proves again 100% involvement of pakistan behind this attack.
how shameless..first attack and then condemns but one thing pakistan can't stop Afghanistan. India - Afghan friendship is long long live.
Everyone knows who are behind this attack. There is some Musharraf somewhere probably Nawaz knows or doesn't know. Its just a matter of time that Indians will respond to this.
If Pakistan and particularly NS (who also holds Security portfolio) are serious, they would investigate the following intelligence report:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-plans-to-kill-indian-envoy-to-kabul-amar-sinha/1/297760.html
Translation: "The parts of the government that we civilians control didn't do it."
Did foreign ministry took the permission from the military before issuing this statement ?
Hidden hands!