Pak condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan

Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Afghanistan that killed at least three senior government officials, including a powerful Afghan police chief.

"Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack reportedly resulting in the sad demise of senior Kandahar security officials and causing injuries to many others," the Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistan stands with the Afghan government and people and reiterates its support for the Afghan democratic process, it added.

"We hope that the Parliamentary elections due to take place the day after tomorrow would be held peacefully. Strengthening of democracy is key to long term peace and security in Afghanistan," it said.

At least three people, including a powerful Afghan police chief, were killed in the Taliban attack Thursday in the southern city of andahar .