ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s city Jalalabad, that killed and injured many innocent civilians.
“We are distressed and grieved at the loss of precious human lives,” the Foreign Office said in a statement.
A suicide bomber Sunday carried out the attack killing 19, including the only Sikh candidate running for the October Parliamentary election.
“We express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and pray for early recovery of the injured,” the Foreign Office said.
“Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the spokesman said.
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Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jalalabad
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jalalabad
- A suicide bomber Sunday carried out the attack killing 19, including the only Sikh candidate running for the October Parliamentary election
- “We are distressed and grieved at the loss of precious human lives,” the Foreign Office said in a statement
Rain delays Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eights clash in Colombo
- Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat before showers halted play
- Fakhar Zaman returns as both teams seek early advantage in Group 2
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Super Eights clash against New Zealand at the Twenty20 World Cup was delayed by rain in Colombo on Saturday after captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first.
The Group 2 encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium marks the start of the tournament’s second phase for both sides, with Sri Lanka and England also in the group. The match was scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Pakistan time, but persistent showers prevented the start of play.
“Rain delays the start of the match,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a post on X.
Pakistan made one change from their final group-stage fixture, recalling Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay. New Zealand brought back regular captain Mitchell Santner along with Ish Sodhi and Lockie Ferguson.
Earlier in the week, Pakistan sealed their place in the Super Eights with a 102-run win over Namibia after posting 199-3, while New Zealand also advanced after finishing second in their group.
The second phase of the tournament began without former champions Australia, who failed to qualify, while Zimbabwe topped Group B with an unbeaten campaign.
With rain continuing in Colombo, officials were monitoring conditions to determine whether a shortened contest would be possible.
A washout would see both teams share points, potentially affecting semifinal calculations in the tightly contested group.
With input from AP
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