The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) expressed its condolences over the death of the 12 victims who were killed in the stampede while applying for Pakistani visas in Jalalabad, Nangarhar on Wednesday, and said the ministry will work with the relevant authorities to streamline the process.

Governor Hayatullah Hayat of Nangarhar has rejected claims of interfering in Pakistani consulate activities in Jalalabad City, saying that he has addressed visa applicants’ problems outside the diplomatic embassy.