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6 Pakistani soldiers lost lives in a clash with militants ahead of Taliban foreign minister's visit to Islamabad

6 Pakistani soldiers lost lives in a clash with militants ahead of Taliban foreign minister's visit to Islamabad

By Mashal Khan 

 

ISLAMABAD - At least six Pakistan’s army soldiers lost lives during a clash with terrorists in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border, said the military on Thursday.

According to ISPR, a fire exchange took place between terrorists and Pakistan Army troops in general area of Dirduni, North Waziristan District near the Afghanistan border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. 

“Own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and three terrorists were sent to hell, while injuring another two,” said the military.

“However, during an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers having fought gallantly, embraced shahadat. Details of shuhada are: Havaldar Saleem Khan (age 36 years, resident of District Tank), Naik Javed lqbal (age 37 years, resident of District Kohat), Sepoy Nazir Khan (age 26 years, resident of District Bannu), Sepoy Hazrat Bilal (age 25 years, resident of District Mardan), Sepoy Syed Rajab Hussain (age 22 years, resident of District Orakzai) and Sepoy Bismillah Jan (age 22 years, resident of District Khyber),” according to ISPR.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

 “Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” its said.

The attack came just two days ahead of Afghan Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Mutaqqi's visit to Islamabad. The terrorist group, TTP always claimed responsibility for such attacks.

Attacks on Pakistan forces recently increased in NW parts of the country along with Afghanistan border as  Pakistan believed that TTP planned and carried terror attacks from their hideouts in Afghanistan. 

 

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