Pakistan condemns deadly car suicide attack in Kabul

 Pakistan has condemned a car suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul that killed at least 12 people, including three U.S. contractors, and injured over 60 others.

Reports suggest the powerful bomb exploded near a NATO convoy and in a residential area of Kabul Saturday night.

Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied any involvement in the attack. No other group has claimed responsibility.

"Pakistan condemns, in the strongest terms, the suicide attack that took place near a hospital in Kabul which resulted in the loss of precious lives and left many people injured," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The abominable act of targeting innocent civilians reflects the cowardice of the terrorists. It strengthens our resolve to continue our struggle of countering terrorism in all of its forms, " the statement said.

The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan reiterate its resolve to closely coordinate with the government of Afghanistan in this fight against the common enemy.

"We standby with our brotherly people of Afghanistan in this moment of grief and convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved families," the statement said.