Islamabad: Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting incident in Washington, reportedly involving an Afghan national. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad today said our thoughts and prayers are with the departed soldier and we wish the injured a swift and complete recovery.

According to Radio Pakistan, the statement further said Pakistan also extends heartfelt sympathies to the families affected as well as to the government and people of the United States. This targeted attack was undoubtedly an act of terrorism and a heinous assault on United States soil.

The Foreign Office statement said for the past two decades, Pakistan has endured countless similar terrorist incidents, with clear linkages to Afghanistan. This incident signifies the challenges posed by transnational terrorism and underscores the need for enhanced global cooperation to confront this menace.

The Foreign Office said the incident heralds a troubling resurgence of terrorism on a global scale. The international community must take note and reinvigorate collective efforts in counter-terrorism.

Pakistan remains committed to working with the United States and the wider international community to address the shared challenge of terrorism.