Pakistan Vows to Crush Terrorism with Full Force as 35 Terrorists Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Bannu to attend a high-level meeting focused on counterterrorism and attended the funeral prayers of 12 brave martyrs of the South Waziristan operation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan's response to terrorism will continue with full force, with no ambiguity or compromise tolerated. Recent clashes with terrorists in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the martyrdom of at least 19 soldiers, while 35 terrorists were killed by security forces during the operations.

Key Takeaways:

• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan's response to terrorism will continue with full force, with no ambiguity or compromise tolerated.
• At least 19 soldiers were martyred in separate clashes with terrorists in different parts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with 35 terrorists killed by security forces.
• The Prime Minister accused terrorist leaders and facilitators of operating from Afghan soil with the backing of India.
• He warned that anyone facilitating or advocating for the Khawarij or acting as proxies for India is essentially their agent and will be dealt with accordingly.
• Pakistan expects the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny its soil for Terrorists activities against Pakistan.
• The Pakistani nation rejects politicization and misleading narratives on the issue of terrorism, and the government will implement all necessary administrative and legal measures to ensure a more effective response.
• The Prime Minister praised the unity and resilience of the Pakistani people for standing with the state and armed forces against the Indian proxies.
• A curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan and Bannu districts due to security concerns.

Statistics:

• At least 19 soldiers were martyred in separate clashes with terrorists in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
• 35 terrorists were killed by security forces during the operations.
• 10 Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell in an operation in Lower Dir District.
• 7 brave sons of soil paid the ultimate sacrifice and were martyred in the operation.
• 22 Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell in an operation in Bajaur District.
• 13 more khwarij were neutralized by the security forces in South Waziristan District.
• 12 brave sons of soil were martyred in an encounter in South Waziristan District.
• 22 Indian sponsored khwarij and 13 others were killed in total in the operations.
• The ISPR has confirmed the physical involvement of Afghan Nationals in these heinous acts.

Sources:

• Press Release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
• Official notification issued by Commissioner Bannu Division, Parwaiz Sabatkhel