Pakistan has strongly denounced the shooting incident in Washington DC, reportedly involving an Afghan national, branding it a targeted act of terrorism and a stark illustration of the escalating threat posed by transnational militancy.
In an official communiqué released Friday, Islamabad conveyed deep sorrow over the loss of life. The government offered its thoughts and prayers for the deceased U.S. soldier and expressed hopes for a swift and complete recovery for those wounded in the assault.
The statement also extended profound condolences to the bereaved families, as well as to the government and citizens of the United States.
Describing the event as a ‘heinous assault on United States soil,’ the communication noted that Pakistan has faced numerous comparable terrorist incidents over the past two decades, many with ‘clear linkages to Afghanistan.’ This latest tragedy, it argued, underscores the shared challenges presented by cross-border extremism.
Characterizing the incident as a sign of the ‘troubling resurgence of terrorism on a global scale,’ Pakistan implored the international community to take serious note of the growing danger and to reinvigorate collective measures to combat the menace worldwide.
Reaffirming its position, Islamabad declared its readiness to collaborate closely with the United States and the wider global community to address the mutual threat of terrorism effectively.