ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the shooting and suicide attack during Friday prayers at a mosque in the city of Gardez, Paktia province on Friday that resulted in loss of over 20 precious lives and injuries to many other namazis.

"We express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the recovery of the injured. Pakistan stands together with the government and people of Afghanistan in this hour of grief," said a press release issued here.

Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations. "We also reiterate our solidarity with Afghanistan in their fight against the common enemy of terrorism."—PR