NEW DELHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday, said that Pakistan will retaliate against any force that enters its border to commit terror and make it accountable for the blood of each fallen soldier.
Zardari’s comment came following the funeral prayers he attended for two officers, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Captain who were among the seven Pakistan Army personnel killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday in the country’s restive North Waziristan region.
All the six terrorists who attacked the check post in Mir Ali area were neutralised.
Zardar who took over as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 10 said in a statement issued by the Pakistan Army, “Pakistan has decided that whoever will enter our borders, homes or country and commit terror, we will respond to them strongly, regardless of who it is or from which country.”
Zardari said, “This noble sacrifice stands as another glorious testament to the unflinching resolve of our gallant sons, who have never hesitated to offer the ultimate sacrifice for the defence of our Motherland. The whole nation stands in solidarity with our armed forces.”
Paying tribute to the killed army personnel, he reiterated the resolve to “respond to terrorist activities with full force”.
As per Zardari, our brave soldiers are safeguarding the borders. He assures that the sacrifices of the sons of the soil would not go in vain
The funeral ceremony, attended by top military and government officials, including Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir, paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in service of their country.
The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility for the attack, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by militant organizations in the region. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Pakistan in combating terrorism.
The funeral proceedings, held in Rawalpindi, solemnly honored the fallen heroes, while reaffirming the nation’s resolve to confront terrorist activities with full force. President Zardari reiterated the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its borders and ensuring that the sacrifices of its soldiers are not in vain.
(With input from agencies)
Zardari’s comment came following the funeral prayers he attended for two officers, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Captain who were among the seven Pakistan Army personnel killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday in the country’s restive North Waziristan region.
All the six terrorists who attacked the check post in Mir Ali area were neutralised.
Zardar who took over as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 10 said in a statement issued by the Pakistan Army, “Pakistan has decided that whoever will enter our borders, homes or country and commit terror, we will respond to them strongly, regardless of who it is or from which country.”
Zardari said, “This noble sacrifice stands as another glorious testament to the unflinching resolve of our gallant sons, who have never hesitated to offer the ultimate sacrifice for the defence of our Motherland. The whole nation stands in solidarity with our armed forces.”
Paying tribute to the killed army personnel, he reiterated the resolve to “respond to terrorist activities with full force”.
As per Zardari, our brave soldiers are safeguarding the borders. He assures that the sacrifices of the sons of the soil would not go in vain
The funeral ceremony, attended by top military and government officials, including Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir, paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in service of their country.
The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group claimed responsibility for the attack, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by militant organizations in the region. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Pakistan in combating terrorism.
The funeral proceedings, held in Rawalpindi, solemnly honored the fallen heroes, while reaffirming the nation’s resolve to confront terrorist activities with full force. President Zardari reiterated the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its borders and ensuring that the sacrifices of its soldiers are not in vain.
(With input from agencies)
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