Pakistan Condemns Suicide Attack on Security Forces, Vows to Eradicate Terrorism

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The Pakistani government strongly condemned a recent suicide attack on security forces in North Waziristan, terming it a cowardly act sponsored by external forces aiming to destabilize the country. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the 13 soldiers martyred during the operation and praised the security forces for eliminating 14 terrorists. The government expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and wished a swift recovery for the three civilians injured in the attack.

Key Takeaways:

  • 13 soldiers were martyred in the suicide attack on security forces in North Waziristan.
  • 14 terrorists were killed in the ensuing exchange of fire.
  • The attack occurred early Saturday morning in Dandi Dir Dawani village of Mir Ali tehsil.
  • The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the loss of 13 servicemen and injuries to three civilians in the suicide attack.
  • President Zardari termed the attack an "Indian-sponsored" act, while Prime Minister Sharif reiterated that such cowardly acts would not shake Pakistan's commitment to peace and security.
  • Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir vowed to unmask the "true perpetrator of terrorism in the region" and praised the courage and professionalism of the troops involved in the operation.

Statistics:

  • 13 soldiers martyred in the attack.
  • 14 terrorists killed in the exchange of fire.
  • 3 civilians injured in the attack, including 2 children and a woman.
  • The attack occurred at 7:45am during curfew hours imposed due to troop movements.
  • A sanitisation operation was launched in the area to clear any remaining threats.

Sources:

  • President Asif Ali Zardari's statement.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's statement.
  • Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement.
  • Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's statement.
  • Dawn News.
  • Geo News.