BANNU: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) has reiterated the resolve that terrorist groups, including ‘Fitna Al-Khawarij,’ are carrying out operations against Pakistan from Afghan soil.
The army chief expressed this resolve during his visit to Bannu, where he was received by the Peshawar Corps Commander and briefed on ongoing operations and the overall security situation in the region.
Two days ago, security forces successfully thwarted a cowardly terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing all 16 militants who attempted to intrude into the facility.
However, in the exchange of fire, five soldiers were also martyred while putting up a heroic resistance, the military’s media wing said.
The army chief vowed that the planners and facilitators of the heinous attack would be brought to justice soon, adding that targeting civilians has exposed the true anti-Islamic motives of these terrorists.
General Asim visited injured soldiers at CMH Bannu, praised their high morale and resilience, and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of civilians who lost their lives in the Bannu Cantt terrorist attack.
Addressing troops in Bannu, the army chief appreciated their brave actions in thwarting the attackers’ malicious intentions.
He reaffirmed the army’s commitment to ensuring the state’s security and stability, stating that the perpetrators were immediately neutralised by the courageous soldiers.
Highlighting the importance of national unity in the fight against terrorism, he emphasised that the Pakistan Army would leave no stone unturned in protecting the people and ensuring their safety.
He reiterated that terrorist groups, including “Fitna Al-Khawarij,” are operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan, with foreign weapons being used in their attacks — clear evidence that Afghanistan shelters such elements.
The army chief firmly stated that no entity would be allowed to disrupt Pakistan’s peace and stability.
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