PM Shehbaz condemns terrorist attack on military convoy in DI Khan

PM Shehbaz condemns terrorist attack on military convoy in DI Khan
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Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security forces’ convoy in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa (KP).

In a statement, the prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty for higher ranks for the martyred soldiers and for patience to the bereaved families to bear the loss with fortitude.

He said that Pakistan Army is determined to completely wipe out the scourge of terrorism.

“Our fight against terrorism will continue until the menace is completely eradicated from the country,” PM Shehbaz said.

Two soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in a suicide attack on a convoy of security forces in DI Khan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a security forces convoy on March 21 (Thursday).

“Resultantly, the two brave sons of soil, Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel, 38, resident of District Kohat, and Sepoy Tahir Naveed, 34, resident of District Kohat, embraced shahadat (martyrdom),” the statement said.

“Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve. Moreover, the perpetrators of this cowardly attack will be brought to Justice,” the ISPR said.