Bajaur terrorist attack: MoFA summons Afghan Deputy Head of Mission

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission and delivered a strong demarche to the Afghan Taliban regime over the terrorist attack in Bajaur that martyred 11 Pakistani soldiers.

A statement issued by the Foreign Office on Thursday said Pakistan condemned the vehicle borne suicide terrorist attack followed by a fire raid on Pakistan Military and Law Enforcement Agencies’ post 16th February in Bajaur carried out by Fitna al Khwarij or TTP.

The ministry conveyed serious concern that FAK/TTP, whose entire leadership is based in Afghanistan, operates with impunity from Afghan soil.

It was reemphasised that Pakistan has repeatedly received assurances from the Afghan Taliban regime, but, regrettably, with no visible or concrete actions.

The Afghan Taliban regime has been told to take immediate, concrete, and verifiable measures against all terror groups operating from its territory, including their leadership. The Afghan Taliban regime has also been categorically informed that Pakistan reserves the right to respond and eliminate any Khwarij belonging to FAK group along with their affiliates, wherever they are located to ensure safety of its soldiers, civilians and territorial boundaries.

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