Imran Khan denounces attack on cricket fans

PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has denounced the deadly triple bombing of a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province,

At least 8 civilians were killed and 45 others wounded in Friday night’s attack in the provincial capital, Jalalabad, bordering Pakistan. .

Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, tweeted: “Condemn the terrorist attack in Jalalabad on a cricket ground while a match was in progress.”

It was sad that upcoming Afghan cricketers, who had brought so much joy to their war-torn country, were being targeted, the PTI chairman said.

At least three blasts hit spectators at the stadium at around on Friday night when as they watched a Ramadan Cup match in the city. No group has so far claimed responsibility.

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