Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry condemns recent attacks and reiterates commitment to national security
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry warned that Pakistan will take decisive action against those targeting the country. Speaking on recent operations by the Pakistan Air Force against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, he emphasized the government’s firm stance.
The minister condemned the recent terrorist attack in Bannu, which claimed the lives of Pakistan Army Lieutenant Colonel Gulfaraz and Sepoy Karamat. Authorities said the Bannu attack, like other incidents, has links to elements operating from Afghanistan.
According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, recent suicide attacks in Pakistan have involved terrorist leadership and facilitators based in Afghanistan. The attacks targeted Islamabad’s imambargah, Bajaur, and Bannu in recent days.
Minister Chaudhry reaffirmed the government’s resolve to take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the public and the defense of the nation, emphasizing that counterterrorism operations will continue.

