WEB DESK: The Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry that armed forces are always ready to protect the sovereignty of Pakistan.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, DG ISPR said that the Pakistan Army conducted 59,775 anti-terror operations in 2024 which 925 foreign terrorists were killed. This marks the highest number of terrorists killed in a single year in the last five years.
He said that the Pakistan Army made sacrifices in the war against terrorism. In 2024, more than 383 brave officers and soldiers rendered sacrifices for the country during these operations.
This year, the security forces have carried out several intelligence-based operations. He said that operations are being carried out against terrorists on a daily basis.
DG ISPR said that Pakistan has fought a long war against terrorism and is still fighting. This year, security forces and law enforcement agencies have also foiled several terrorist plans.
Terrorists armed rebellion against state
Lt. Gen. AThe suicide bombers arrested from Balochistan made important revelations, terrorists are preparing for an armed rebellion against the state.
DG ISPR said that more than 169 operations are being conducted on a daily basis to deal with terrorism. During these operations, 73 most wanted terrorists have been killed. The most wanted terrorists include Mian Syed Arif Qureshi alias Ustad, Mohsin Qadir, Attaullah alias Mehran, Fida-ur-Rehman alias Lal, Ali Rehman alias Taha Swati and Abu Yahya.
DG ISPR said that 27 Afghan terrorists have also been killed in an encounter with security forces. Brave soldiers of the Pakistan Army sacrificed their precious lives for the peace of the country. 10 suicide jackets, 250 kilograms of explosives and weapons were also recovered from the possession of the suicide bombers. Pakistan’s role in peace in Afghanistan has been the most important.
Pakistan’s role in peace in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s role in peace in Afghanistan has been the most important. He said that 815,000 illegal Afghans have returned since September 2023.
According to the DG ISPR, terrorists carrying attacks in Pakistan have safe heavens in Afghanistan.
Work is progressing rapidly under the Western Border Management Regime and 72 percent of the area in the tribal districts has been cleared of mines.
He said that on the special instructions of the government, a crackdown against smuggling, power theft, drugs and hoarders is also underway. 815,000 illegal Afghans have returned since September 2023. We are well aware of the threats from India on the eastern border.
Pakistan Army capable of giving a befitting reply to any Indian aggression
The DG ISPR said that there were 25 ceasefire violations, 564 speculative fire incidents, 61 airspace violations, 181 tactical air violations by India this year.
Several false flag operations were carried out by the Indian government this year.
The Pakistan Army is fully capable of giving a befitting reply to any Indian aggression on the LoC.
“We will continue to provide political, legal, diplomatic, and moral support to the Kashmiri people,” a Pakistan Army spokesperson said.
The DG ISPR said that the Indian government is openly committing state terrorism. Indian state terrorism includes extrajudicial target killings abroad, including the target killing of Sikhs of Indian origin. In India, minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, are being subjected to genocide under a well-planned conspiracy.
93 km railway track between Sibi and Harnai reopened after 17 years
The DG said that welfare projects are completed by the army with the cooperation of the federal and provincial governments.
In 2024, 6500 outreach programs were launched by the Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. More than 7 lakh students were provided educational facilities under “Ilam Tolu Da Para” (Knowledge for everyone).
The DG ISPR said that the establishment of more than 113 medical camps in the health sector is also a link in this chain.
Out of the 140 km long railway track between Sibi and Harnai, 93 km railway track was opened after 17 years after repair.
On May 9 riots
Talking about the convicts in military courts related to the May 9 cases, DG ISPR said, “May 9 is not the case of the Pakistan Army, but the case of the people of Pakistan.
He said that they were creating a narrative that the army itself carried out the attacks. Their narrative was that the agencies’ personnel were responsible for the events of May 9. If we punish our people, the agitators should be pleased. The Anti-Terrorism Court should also bring the cases related to May 9 to justice.
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On Military courts
DG ISPR said that those who are criticising military courts today used to sing the praises of military courts in the past.
“Youth are our asset, some people poison the minds of the youth for their politics,” the DG ISPR said. He welcomed the talks between the government and the opposition.
The Pakistani army has an official and professional relationship with every government, so it is not appropriate to give this relationship a political colour.
He said that the anarchists alleged that the army conducted the May 9 false flag operation through agencies. Now we have given punishments, why should they be given punishments in military courts.
The process of accountability will not stop without bringing the masterminds of May 9 to justice. Some people in the lust for power have crossed the limits of hypocrisy, he added.
