Terrorists operating from Afghanistan resorted to mortar and heavy weapons fire on Pakistan posts in Binshahi Sector, Dir. In the evening the Afghan Border Police Posts also started engaging Pakistan Army posts. As a result, one FC soldier embraced shahadat (martyrdom), while two soldiers were critically injured.
“It must be noted that the Afghan Army was requested to hold a Border Flag Meeting, on Wednesday at Binshahi, Dir to discuss cross border fire issues”. Added Foreign Affairs Spokesperson.
It’s noteworthy, last month July “Terrorists fire raid from across on security forces border post in Bajur.
Last month, a UN report said that over 6,000 Pakistani insurgents responsible for attacking Pakistani military and civilian targets, are hiding in Afghanistan.
Pakistan strongly condemns this unprovoked aggressive action by Afghan forces and the evident support provided to the terrorists. This is detrimental to the existing coordination and cooperation mechanism between the two countries. Pakistan reiterates its determination to firmly respond to orchestrated terrorist attacks from across the border.
