ISLAMABAD: Amid rising terror incidents in the country, the military’s top brass on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the continued use of Afghan soil against Pakistan by terrorists and demanded “concrete and tangible actions” by the interim Afghan government. The concern was expressed during the 267th Corps Commanders’ Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). “The forum stressed the imperative of concrete and tangible actions by interim Afghan government against Fitna Al Khawarij instead of denials as well as continuing with the strategy of undertaking all necessary measures in defence of Pakistan and its people,” the military’s media wing said. The meeting came days after 18 soldiers were martyred while thwarting an “act of terrorism” in Balochistan, adding that 23 terrorists were killed in subsequent clearance operations. The ISPR had said the terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in the general area of Mangocher in Kalat district. “On behest of inimical and hostile forces, this cowardly act of terrorism was aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment of Balochistan by targeting mainly innocent civilians.” It said that security forces and law enforcement agencies were immediately mobilised, “who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and sent twelve terrorists to hell, ensuring security and protection of the local populace”.However, the ISPR said that 18 soldiers “made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom” during the conduct of operations, adding that sanitisation operations were being conducted and the “perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice”.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and COAS Munir also visited Quetta and met security forces personnel at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). During today’s conference, the participants paid profound tribute to the sacrifices made by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies (LEAs), and citizens who have laid down their lives in pursuit of peace and stability.

 

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