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SANITISATION OPERATIONS CONDUCTED IN BALOCHISTAN ENSUING ‘HEINOUS ACT OF TERRORISM’ IN KALAT DISTRICT: ISPR
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the peace, stability and progress of the provinces and “such sacrifices of brave soldiers” further strengthened their resolve. In a follow-up statement, the ISPR said that in the backdrop of the “heinous act of terrorism” in Kalat district, multiple santisation operations were being conducted by the security forces throughout the province. It said one such operation was conducted in Harnai district today where “troops effectively engaged the terrorists
as a result of which 11 terrorists were sent to hell. Multiple terrorist hideouts were also busted.” The ISPR added that thus far a total of 23 terrorists were “sent to hell” in different operations in Balochistan in last 24 hours. “The sanitisation operations will continue until perpetrators and facilitators of the heinous and cowardly act are brought to justice.” It added that the security forces of
Pakistan, “in step with the nation, are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from Balochistan and Pakistan”. The banned Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the Kalat attack, according to AFP. President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat district in a statement on X, expressing “deep sorrow and regret” over the martyrdom of security personnel. He paid tribute to the soldiers for taking timely action against terrorists and sacrificing their lives for the country, praising their bravery. “Terrorist elements want to disrupt peace in Balochistan,” he said, adding that security forces would continue their operations to “suppress elements hostile to the country”. Condemning the attack, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the entire nation was determined to thwart the evil intentions of terrorists and paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
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proxies of their foreign masters who have mastered the art of displaying double standards of hunting with the hunter and running with the hare are well known to us,” COAS Munir said during a visit to the province on Saturday. “No matter what these so-called ‘frenemies’ may do, you will surely be defeated by the resilience of our proud nation and its Armed Forces Inshallah. For the defence of our motherland and
its people, we will definitely retaliate and ‘hunt you down’, whenever required and wherever you may be,” he said. It is to be noted that 18 Frontier Corps personnel were martyred during the Kalat security operation on the intervening night of January 31 and February 1 against terrorists who were trying to set up roadblocks in the area to target civilian vehicles. At least 12 terrorists were also killed in the operation.
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IGHTEEN soldiers were martyred, and 23 terrorists were killed in various sanitisation operations in Balochistan conducted in the backdrop of the “heinous act of terrorism” in Kalat district, the military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday. In a press release issued on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that 11 militants were killed in an operation in Harnai district on Friday, while 12 others died in the initial clash overnight in Kalat district. It added that on the night between January 31 and February 1, terrorists attempted to establish roadblocks in the general area of Mangocher in Kalat district. “On behest of inimical and hostile forces, this cowardly act of terrorism was aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment of Balochistan by targeting mainly the innocent civilians,” the statement said. It said that security forces and law enforcement agencies were immediately mobilised, “who successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists and sent twelve terrorists to hell, ensuring security and protection of the local populace”. However, the ISPR said that 18 soldiers “made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom” during the conduct of operations, adding that sanitisation operations were being conducted and the “perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice”. It said the security forces remained determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging
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COAS reiterates pledge to defeat so-called ‘frenemies’ after Kalat attack STAFF REPORT
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday reiterated the armed forces pledge to defeat terrorist proxies, whom he termed ‘frenemies’ after the martyrdom of 18 paramilitary personnel in Kalat terror attack and ensuing sanitization operation in Balochistan’s Harnai. “Those who are acting as terrorist
Hamid Khan expresses dismay over selection of Chief Justice of Pakistan LAHORE
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Senator Hamid Khan has expressed discontent over the appointment of the Chief Justice, stating that his chosen Chief Justice is Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. The remarks were made during lawyers convention held at the Lahore High Court Bar. The convention was organized under the theme “Impact of the 26th Amendment on the Judiciary”. He also accused certain individuals within the Supreme Court of siding with the establishment. Several prominent legal figures attended the event, including Senator Hamid Khan, Lahore High Court Bar President Asad Manzoor Butt, and Lahore Bar President Mubashar Rehman. Former High Court Bar Presidents Ahmed Owais, Shafqat Chauhan, and Ishtiaq A Khan, along with former Vice President Rabbiya Bajwa and other legal experts from across the country, also participated. Addressing the convention, PTI leader Hamid Khan declared that the lawyers’ movement against the 26th Amendment had commenced and would ultimately overturn the amendment. He emphasized that their struggle was gaining momentum, and legal organizations had filed petitions against the amendment, demanding that a full bench of 16 judges hear the case. He criticized the Supreme Court, asserting that certain individuals within the judiciary were supporting the establishment. “The Chief Justice’s acceptance of the position has greatly disappointed us. For us, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah is the rightful Chief Justice,” he said. He also vowed to resist any attempts to fill the Supreme Court with politically motivated appointments. Hamid Khan further argued that the 26th Amendment was passed without proper parliamentary awareness. “This is not a parliament; it is merely a numbers game. Even the Prime Minister and the Minister of Law were unaware of the amendment’s details. This is a government formed through Form 47,” he remarked, referring to alleged electoral irregularities. He accused Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of enabling horse-trading and defended the decision under Article 63-A, claiming it was entirely justified. He also revealed that on the day of the amendment’s passage, a senator had been brought in while undergoing dialysis, and another senator’s son had allegedly been abducted to force her to vote.