Pakistani diplomats, staff injured in Kabul attack

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Wednesday condemned the attack in Kabul’s diplomatic quarter and according to a press statement officials from the country’s embassy had been injured.

Some Pakistani diplomats and staff sustained minor injuries in the attack and their residences were also damaged, according to the press release of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Pakistan being a victim of terrorism understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon the people and society. The people and Government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Afghanistan and the bereaved families,” the statement said.

“While reiterating condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, we pray for early recovery of the injured. We firmly stand with our Afghan brothers in this hour of grief and anguish,” it added.

80 killed in massive blast in Kabul diplomatic quarter

Explosion occurred in high-security zone housing foreign missions

At least 80 people were killed and hundreds wounded when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul´s diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the attack came as the resurgent Taliban step up their annual "spring offensive".