President Asif Ali Zardari. — File Photo

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in capital Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan.

Spokesperson to the president Senator Farhatullah Babar said the president expressed the resolve that people and Government of Pakistan would continue to stand with their Afghan brethren in their time of distress and difficulty.

He expressed the hope that peace would prevail in times ahead.

The president said that Pakistan has always desired a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan as it was in Pakistan's own national interest and assured that Pakistan would continue to extend all possible support to every effort aimed at restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan.

The president also directed Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq to ensure security and safety of the Pakistan's women parliamentarian's delegation that are currently on a visit to Afghanistan.

The president also expressed condolence over the deaths of members of Afghan security forces and civilians.

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