The head of Pakistan\u2019s mission in Kabul survived an attack on Pakistan\u2019s embassy in Kabul on Friday, drawing immediate condemnation and a demand for a probe from Islamabad.
\nPakistan’s Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Afghanistan Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani was targeted by unidentified gunmen while he was taking a walk in the embassy compound, but he was saved by the security guard deployed for his protection, sources told Geo News.
\nA security guard was \u201ccritically injured\u201d in the attack while protecting the mission head.
\nThe head of mission and other officials are being called back to Pakistan temporarily, the sources said.
\nWhen the incident happened, there was no activity in the Pakistani Embassy due to weekly off.
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the \u201cdastardly assassination attempt\u201d and demanded a probe.
\n\u201cI demand immediate investigation and action against the perpetrators of this heinous act,\u201d the prime minister tweeted.
\nHe further said: \u201cSalute to the brave security guard, who took a bullet to save his life. Prayers for the swift recovery of a security guard.\u201d
\nNizamani had taken charge as head of mission in Kabul on November 4.
\nThe attack came just days after Minister of State Hina Rabani Khar paid a visit to Kabul and held talks with the top officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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