On Thursday, Army staff general (COA), the general also visited Bannu in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, after Tuesday’s terrorist attack against Bannu’s cliff.
During his visit, General Munir expressed his condolences to the families of civilians who lost their lives in the attack. He assured the public that the planners and facilitators of the attack would be taken before justice, wherever they are.
The coas emphasized the brutal orientation of civilians, particularly women, children and the elderly, describing it from an act that exposed the true nature of terrorists as enemies of Islam.
General Munir emphasized the critical role of the national unity in the fight against terrorism and assured that the Armed Forces would continue to protect the citizens of Pakistan. He also visited the Combined Military Hospital Bannu, where he met with wounded soldiers, praising his unwavering resistance and dedication.
The Army Chief reiterated that the military would not give in their efforts to eliminate terrorism, stressing that the battle would continue until the terrorists and their facilitators were defeated.
He pointed out that the terrorist groups, including Pakistan Banned Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP), operated from Afghan soil, and the use of foreign weapons in these attacks was evidence of the role of Afghanistan as a shelter for such militants.
The ISPR also stressed that intelligence reports confirmed the participation of Afghan nationals in the attack, which was directed by Khwarij leaders based in Afghanistan.
Pakistan urged the Afghan government to assume responsibility and prevent its territory from being used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. Islamabad has long asked Kabul to control the TTP, although the Afghan government denies these accusations.
General Munir reaffirmed that any entity would not be allowed to interrupt Pakistan’s peace and stability, and the military would continue their efforts to guarantee people’s safety.
The attack, made by terrorists who use vehicles loaded with explosives, attacked the perimeter of the cliff, damaging nearby houses and a mosque. The number of dead for the attack reached 18, including five soldiers that were martyred in the fulfillment of duty during the subsequent shooting with the terrorists.
The military media wing, public relations between services (ISPR), reported that terrorists allegedly received instructions from Afghanistan -based managers. In response, security forces neutralized the 16 attackers, including four suicide bombers.
