ISLAMABAD, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in the Afghan city of Jalalabad, the northern Afghan province of Balkh and a Coptic Church in Egypt.

Nearly 18 people were killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber struck a funeral of a former government official in Jalalabad on Sunday, according to officials.

A magnetic mine blast in Balkh province killed at least one person on Sunday, reports said.

"Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations and reaffirms its firm commitment for continued efforts and cooperation for elimination of this menace. We express solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism," a Foreign Ministry statement said on Monday.

"We believe concerted efforts by states, and close cooperation among them, are needed for eliminating the common challenge of terrorism," the statement said.

The Foreign Ministry also condemned the heinous terrorist attack on a Coptic Church in Helwan in the South of Cairo on Dec. 29 in 2017, resulting in the loss of precious and innocent lives.

"We would like to convey our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims. We pray for a full recovery of those who were injured due to the attack," the statement said.