The Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully vigilant and capable of defending every inch of the motherland.
RAWALPINDI:
Pakistani security forces shot down four rudimentary drones launched from Afghanistan towards Balochistan, the military’s media wing said, accusing the Afghan Taliban regime of supporting terrorist groups operating from territory under its control.
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incident occurred on June 30, when the Afghan Taliban regime launched four rudimentary drones across the border into Balochistan “as part of its condescension and support for terrorist groups operating from within its controlled territories.”
According to the ISPR, the hostile air platforms were immediately detected by Pakistan’s air defense network. “Demonstrating high operational readiness, security forces successfully neutralized the four incoming drones using sophisticated countermeasures. Thanks to the rapid and effective response, the malicious attempts were effectively thwarted,” the statement said.
The military alleged that such actions by the Afghan Taliban regime were aimed at deceiving the Afghan population, who it said were suffering under an oppressive regime. “Such tricks of the Afghan Taliban regime are aimed at deceiving the Afghan population suffering under their oppressive regime,” the ISPR stated.
He urged the Afghan Taliban to recognize that what he described as their “irresponsible behavior” was only exacerbating the difficulties faced by the Afghan people.
“Instead of trying to sedate their population through such antics and hollow rhetoric, they should avoid sponsoring terrorism and adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence,” the statement said. The military also warned that any new provocation would provoke a forceful response.
“However, if the Afghan Taliban continues to provoke Pakistan, they will receive a befitting response which will cost them dearly,” the ISPR said. Reaffirming the preparedness of the armed forces, the military said Pakistan remained fully capable of defending its territory against any external threat.
“The Pakistani Armed Forces remain fully vigilant and capable of defending every inch of the homeland. Any cross-border misadventure or provocation that threatens Pakistan’s sovereignty and endangers our people will continue to be met with swift, decisive and overwhelming responses under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq,” the statement added.
