France condemns deadly bomb attack against Pakistani gov't office

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS Dec 30 (KUNA) -- France on Wednesday condemned a deadly attack against a Pakistani government office in Mardan northwest Pakistan which killed dozens of people and wounded scores of others.A statement from the French Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families of the dead and wounded.New reports said that at least 26 people were killed by a suicide bomber who exploded his device at a government office that issues ID cards."France stands by the side of the Pakistani authorities and people in the fight against terrorism" Paris stated after the attack. (end) jk.nfm