The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Wednesday that 29 terrorists have been successfully neutralized by the security forces in the past one month. This achievement comes amidst a surge in terrorist incidents orchestrated from Afghan soil, where terrorists attempt to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and target security forces and innocent civilians.
The ISPR press release, security forces have been conducting operations in the general area of Sambaza in Zhob District of Balochistan since April 21, 24. During an intelligence-based operation on May 14, Major Babar Khan was martyred. The ISPR emphasized that Pakistan’s security forces are determined and committed to securing the borders and ensuring the safety of citizens against the scourge of terrorism.
The press release highlighted that Pakistan has consistently been asking the Interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. The Interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.
Earlier in May, Director General (DG) ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif revealed that terrorists operating from Afghanistan were involved in the attack on Chinese engineers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in March. He emphasized that Pakistan has tried its best for peace in the region and especially in Afghanistan, but despite these efforts, its security personnel and workers have been martyred in huge numbers.
The DG ISPR stressed that there is concrete evidence that Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists are still using Afghan soil to launch attacks in Pakistan. The army chief has taken a clear stance that Pakistan has its reservations on the hideouts of the banned outfits in Afghanistan.
The successful operations by security forces demonstrate their unwavering commitment to protecting Pakistan’s borders and citizens. The emphasis on effective border management and denial of Afghan soil to terrorists is crucial in the fight against terrorism.
