Repulsing the condemnable terrorist attack in North Waziristan, Prime Minister Imran Khan offered on Thursday his condolences to the families of the three Pakistan Army soldiers who lost their lives on Wednesday.

The premier took to his official Twitter handle and expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the three soldiers. "My condolences and prayers go to the families of our three soldiers martyred while repulsing condemnable terrorist attack in Alwara area of North Waziristan."

The prime minister further said, "We salute the bravery and sacrifices of our soldiers in combating terrorists."

My condolences & prayers go to the families of our 3 soldiers martyred while repulsing condemnable terrorist attack in Alwara area of N Waziristan. We salute the bravery & sacrifices of our soldiers in combating terrorists.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 2, 2019

In a press release, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said three soldiers were killed on Wednesday and seven others were injured when a group of 60 to 70 terrorists from bases in Afghanistan attacked Pakistan Army troops undertaking fencing efforts along the Pak-Afghan border in Alwara, North Waziristan.

The three soldiers identified as Lance Naik Ali, Lance Naik Nazeer and Sepoy Imdadullah were killed during the exchange of fire. The ISPR further said that scores of terrorists were killed and injured during the effective response by the army.

"While Pakistan security forces are solidifying border security through fencing and construction of forts to deny liberty of action to the terrorists, Afghan Security Forces and the authorities need to have more effective control in border region to support Pakistan’s efforts as well as deny use of Afghan soil against Pakistan. Pakistan’s fencing efforts shall continue despite all such impediments," the statement added.