President, PM Pay Tribute To Security Forces In Fight Against Terrorism

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President, PM pay tribute to security forces in fight against terrorism

The ISPR says security forces have effectively thwarted an attack on Bannu Cantonment, killing 10 terrorists

ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 16th, 2024) President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed Pakistan's firm commitment to root out the menace of terrorism.

The president appreciated security forces for foiling the terrorist attack on Bannu cantonment.

According to an official statement, Paying homage to the martyred soldiers, he said, “our soldiers saved the nation from a big loss by taking timely action,”.

Condoling with the bereaved families, the President prayed for the higher ranks of martyrs.

He said the nation is proud of the sacrifices of its soldiers.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation stood with security forces in the war against terrorism.

The Prime Minister commended security forces for foiling a major terrorist attack on Bannu cantonment.

Condemning the terrorist attack on the cantonment, the Prime Minister paid homage to the soldiers of Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary who were martyred in the attack.

Condoling with the bereaved families, the Prime Minister prayed for higher ranks of the martyrs. He said we pay tributes to the brave security personnel.

Shehbaz Sharif said our armed forces and other security forces have rendered immense sacrifices in the war on terrorism.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to eliminate the menace of terrorism.

Security forces kill 10 terrorists, thwart attack on Bannu Cantonment

Security forces have effectively thwarted an attack on Bannu Cantonment, killing 10 terrorists.

Sharing details, the ISPR in a statement said that a group of ten terrorists attacked the cantonment yesterday in the early hours of morning.

The attempt to enter the cantonment was effectively thwarted by the security forces personnel, which forced the terrorists to ram an explosive laden vehicle into perimeter wall of the cantonment.

The suicide blast led to collapse of portion of the wall and damaged the adjoining infrastructure, resulting in martyrdom of eight security personnel.

In the ensuing operation, the troops effectively engaged the terrorists as a result of which all ten terrorists were killed.

This timely and effective response by the security forces prevented major catastrophe, saving precious innocent lives.

The ISPR said the heinous act of terrorism has been undertaken by Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, which operates from Afghanistan and has used Afghan soil to orchestrate acts of terrorism inside Pakistan in the past as well.

The ISPR said Pakistan has consistently raised its concerns with Interim Afghan Government, asking them to deny persistent use of Afghan soil by the terrorists and take effective action against such elements.

It said Pakistan Armed Forces will keep defending the motherland and its people against this menace of terrorism and will take all necessary measures as deemed appropriate against these threats emanating from Afghanistan.

Abdullah Hussain

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