WASHINGTON: The United States of America has lauded Pakistan’s efforts in the fight against terrorism and said that it was with the people and the government of Pakistan in this fight.

“We will continue to work with our partners in Pakistan and across the region to combat the threat of terrorism,” said John Kirby, a Spokesman for the United States (US) State Department on Tuesday after a terror assault on a police academy in Quetta.

The spokesperson also said expressed grief over the precious loss of lives in Quetta while commenting on the newest terrorist attack that killed 62 people in a brutal gun and suicide bomb assault.

“This is a cowardly, lethal, horrific attack. And sadly, it’s not the first time that the people of Pakistan have fallen victim to terrorism. Many soldiers have died, many civilians have died. This isn’t some theoretical exercise for the Pakistani people; it’s right there. Not in their backyard, in their front yard,” he said in a daily press briefing.

“We extend our condolences, of course, to the victims and their families, including the police cadets who were embarking on careers of public service.

“Terrorism was a regional issue and the US would continue to work with regional countries and partners since it was a common threat.

And it requires common, comprehensive, collaborative solutions. And that’s what we’re going to continue to seek,” Kirby added.

Pakistan mourned on Wednesday the killing of 62 people in a terror attack on a police training academy in Quetta late on Monday, the deadliest attack on a security installation in the country’s history.

Kirby said the US remains committed to supporting Pakistan’s efforts to end the scourge of terrorism and extremism, and to promote peace and stability in the region.