The Foreign Office summoned the deputy head of Mission of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Islamabad on Wednesday to receive Pakistan's strong démarche over the deadly terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment on July 15.
The brutal assault led to the martyrdom of eight security personnel and left several others injured.
The FO said the attack was orchestrated by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, which is based in Afghanistan. This group, along with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of civilians and law enforcement officials in numerous terrorist attacks within Pakistan.
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During the meeting, Pakistani officials urged the interim Afghan government to conduct a thorough investigation into the Bannu attack. They called for immediate, robust, and effective action against those responsible and emphasized the necessity of preventing similar attacks from Afghan soil in the future.
Pakistan expressed serious concerns about the continued presence of terror outfits in Afghanistan, which pose a direct threat to Pakistan's security.
"Such incidents are not only a grave threat to regional peace and security but also contravene the spirit of bilateral relations between our two brotherly nations," stated a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The FO said in a statement that the Bannu Cantonment attack highlights the persistent and severe threat posed by terrorism in the region. Pakistan reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism and called for decisive action from Afghanistan to eliminate these threats. The country remains steadfast in its resolve to protect its security and combat the menace of terrorism.
This diplomatic démarche underscores the urgency with which Pakistan views the need for regional cooperation in addressing the ongoing terrorist threats. The call for action is a reminder of the collaborative efforts required to ensure peace and stability in the region.
