ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly denounced the shooting incident that took place in Washington D.C. on Friday, where an Afghan national reportedly opened fire on U.S. military personnel, causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the families of the fallen soldiers, along with the U.S. government and its citizens. The spokesperson emphasized Pakistan’s wishes for a swift recovery for those injured, describing the attack as a deliberate and unmistakable act of terrorism.
The Foreign Office highlighted Pakistan’s own experiences with numerous terrorist attacks over the past two decades, noting that investigations into several incidents have pointed to connections with networks based in Afghanistan.
The spokesperson remarked that the assault in Washington demonstrates the escalating threat of cross-border terrorism and reiterated the importance of addressing this pressing issue.
The statement called the incident a troubling indicator of terrorism re-emerging on a global scale, stressing the necessity for enhanced international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.
Pakistan appealed to the global community to reinvigorate collective measures against militant threats and reaffirmed its dedication to working alongside the United States and other international partners to tackle shared security concerns.
The spokesperson further pledged Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms, expressing readiness to collaborate with both the U.S. and global allies to address this pervasive challenge.
