Saudi Arabia and Turkiye denounce the terrorist strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have vehemently denounced the latest terrorist assaults in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which resulted in the fatalities of numerous Pakistani soldiers.
Both nations sent condolences to the families of the dead and affirmed steadfast support for Pakistan in its struggle against terrorism.
Condemnation by Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing profound grief about the martyrdom of Pakistani soldiers during the assaults. The Kingdom reaffirmed its unequivocal condemnation of all manifestations of terrorism and bloodshed.
Saudi Arabia expressed condolences to the mourning families and the government and citizens of Pakistan, reaffirming support at this period of sorrow.
Turkey’s answer
Simultaneously, the Turkish Foreign Ministry conveyed its condolences on the unfortunate fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ankara denounced the recent assaults as a “cowardly act of terrorism” and reiterated its commitment to Pakistan’s security and stability.
The statement expressed that Turkiye prays to Allah Almighty for the martyrs and unequivocally supports Pakistan in opposition to such acts of violence.
On Saturday, ten terrorists, allegedly supported by India, were eliminated during an intelligence-driven operation executed by security personnel in the Lal Qila Maidan region of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The operation commenced subsequent to reports of terrorist activity in the area. ISPR reports that seven troops of the Pakistan Army were martyred during an exchange of gunfire. The casualties comprised two naiks, one lance naik, and four sepoys.
Terrorists funded by India had taken innocent civilians captive. All the soldiers perished while valiantly combating to safeguard these citizens. Intelligence assessments indicate that Afghan nationals were directly implicated in the assault.
Between September 10 and 13, Pakistan’s security forces conducted extensive operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, neutralizing 35 terrorists affiliated with the Indian-supported group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). As reported by ISPR, twelve troops were killed in action while safeguarding the nation.
The initial operation was executed in Bajaur area based on intelligence indications regarding the presence of militants. During the confrontation, security personnel approached the terrorists and effectively neutralized 22 of them following an intense exchange of gunfire.
In a distinct incident in South Waziristan, 13 further terrorists were neutralized. These individuals participated in terrorist actions in the region, and security officers confiscated firearms and ammunition from the location. In these operations, 12 men of the Pakistan Army perished while valiantly engaging heavily armed insurgents.