Pakistan Condemns Terrorist Attack in North Waziristan, 13 Soldiers Martyred

Strategic Insights -

Terror struck in North Waziristan on Saturday as a convoy of security forces was targeted by a suicide bomber sponsored by India, leaving 13 soldiers martyred. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) identified the martyred soldiers, who hailed from various districts across Pakistan. The security forces, in a swift operation, eliminated 14 terrorists involved in the heinous attack.

Key Takeaways:

  • 13 Pakistani soldiers, including Subedar Zahid Iqbal and Havildar Sohrab Khan, were martyred in a terrorist attack in North Waziristan on Saturday.
  • The security forces eliminated 14 terrorists in the ensuing operation, which was orchestrated by Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij.
  • Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the corps headquarters in Peshawar to brief on the security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
  • The COAS reaffirmed the Army's commitment to eradicating terrorism, vowing to bring all facilitators and perpetrators to justice.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack, paying tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
  • The president prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured civilians, children, and women.
  • The PM expressed grief over the injuries caused to innocent civilians, stating that the entire nation salutes the martyrs.

Statistics:

  • 13 Pakistani soldiers martyred in the terrorist attack in North Waziristan.
  • 14 terrorists eliminated by the security forces in the ensuing operation.
  • 3 civilians, including 2 children and a woman, severely injured in the attack.
  • Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij behind the terrorist attack.
  • Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the corps headquarters in Peshawar.
  • Pres Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, paying tribute to the martyred soldiers.

Sources:

  • Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) -
  • News reports, including those from Dawn -