On Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (Coas) visited General Asim Munir Bannu in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa after Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment.

During his visit, General Munir expressed his compassion for the families of the civilians who lost their lives in the attack. He assured the public that planners and facilitators of the attack would be brought to court wherever they may be.

The COAs emphasized the brutal target of civilians, especially women, children and the elderly, and called it an act that exposed the true nature of the terrorists as the enemies of Islam.

General Munir emphasized the critical role that national unity in the fight against terrorism and assured that the armed forces would continue to protect Pakistan’s citizens. He also visited the combined military hospital Bannu, where he met with wounded soldiers, praising their resilience and unwavering dedication.

The Army Chief reiterated that the military would not waive its efforts to eliminate terrorism and stressed that the battle would continue until the terrorists and their facilitators were defeated.

He noted that terrorist groups, including the forbidden Tehreek-in-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), operated from Afghan Earth, and the use of foreign weapons in these attacks was evidence of Afghanistan’s role as a refuge for such militants.

ISPR also emphasized that intelligence reports confirmed Afghan citizens’ commitment to the attack, which was directed by KHWARIJ leaders based in Afghanistan.

Pakistan called on the Afghan government to take responsibility and prevent its territory from being used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. Islamabad has long called on Kabul to empty TTP, even though the Afghan government denies these claims.

General Munir confirmed that no unit would be allowed to disrupt Pakistan’s peace and stability, and the military would continue its efforts to ensure people’s security and security.

The attack, carried out by terrorists who used explosive loaded vehicles, targeted canton’s circumference that damaged nearby houses and a mosque. The death toll from the attack reached 18, including five soldiers martyrated in the duty of duty under the subsequent firefighter with terrorists.

The Military Media Wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), reported that the terrorists allegedly received instructions from dealers based in Afghanistan. In response, neutralized security forces all 16 attackers, including four suicide bombs.