a statement as quoted by Geo News report.The spokesperson added that the attack was "another reminder of the threat that terrorism poses to peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region"."We must act resolutely with all our collective might to defeat this menace. On its part, Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combat terrorism," said the spokesperson, Geo News reported.Daesh claimed the attack was carried by two of its members armed with "medium and sniper weapons" and was targeting the ambassador and his guards who were present at the courtyard of the embassy.On Saturday, sources had told Geo News that the suspect involved in the assassination attempt on Pakistan's Head of Mission to Kabul, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani has been arrested.According to diplomatic sources, the suspect was residing on the eighth floor of the nearby building and had planted improvised explosive devices in three rooms on the same floor.When the Afghan security officials arrived at the building, the suspect tried escaping, however, he was arrested.The security officials also recovered an AK-47 rifle, a long-range automatic rifle, a sniper rifle and other weapons from the possession of the suspect.
--IANS san/khz/
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