In one of the deadliest recent attacks on security forces, thirteen brave soldiers of Pakistan Army were martyred when a vehicle-borne suicide bomber rammed into a military convoy in the North Waziristan district.
This heinous attack not only highlights the continuing Indian threat but also immense sacrifices our forces are making to defend the home-land.
Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a visit to Corps Headquarters in Peshawar, vowed that all facilitators, abettors and perpetrators of terrorism will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice without exception and at all costs. Reassuring the nation, the FM declared that every drop of innocent Pakistani blood will be avenged and any attempt to destabilise Pakistan will meet with swift, decisive retribution. He asserted that the real face of the true perpetrator of terrorism in this region would be exposed to the entire world. Pakistan Army, battle-hardened and professionally unmatched, has time and again demonstrated its mettle. Whether it was the historic success of Operation Zarb-i-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad in dismantling terrorist networks or the firm military response during Indian aggression where the adversary was taught a lesson they won’t forget — our forces have stood tall. The nation is proud of their armed forces and will always remember their unwavering resolve and sacrifices for the security of motherland. India, under its current Hindutva regime, has consistently sought to de-stabilise Pakistan through covert sponsorship of terrorism. From Kulbhushan Jadhav’s confession to cross-border proxy attacks, the evidence is too glaring to ignore and it is time for the world to hold India accountable for its crimes.
National security is a shared responsibility. While armed forces are on the frontlines, the Field Marshal emphasised urgent need to enhance institutional capacity of civilian law enforcement agencies — particularly the KP police. As the frontline province in this ongoing war, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must have a police force equipped with modern tools and adequate training to counter such threats. Mere expressions of concern or condemnation are insufficient. There must be consistent investments in police reforms, infrastructure and inter-agency coordination. In times such as these, a coordinated and capable civilian security structure is not just important but imperative.
