Pakistan has delivered a strong demarche to Afghanistan over the terrorist attack on a security forces’ post in Dera Ismail Khan, calling for an investigation and strict action against the perpetrators, 24New.
The foreign secretary called in the Afghan charge d’affaires to deliver Pakistan’s strong demarche in the context of the Dera Ismail Khan terror hit, a Foreign Office statement said. The attack, claimed by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan - a terrorist group affiliated with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – martyred 23 security personnel.
The Afghan diplomat was asked to immediately convey to Kabul to fully investigate and take stern action against the perpetrators of the recent attack, the FO said, adding that the Afghan government was also asked to publicly condemn the terrorist incident at the highest level and take immediate verifiable actions against all terrorist groups including their leadership and their sanctuaries.
It said Pakistan also called for apprehending and handing over the perpetrators of the attack and the TTP leadership in Afghanistan to the Government of Pakistan, and taking all necessary measures to deny the persistent use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan.
“Today’s terrorist attack is yet another reminder of the terrorist threat to peace and stability in the region. We must act resolutely with all our collective might to defeat this menace. On its part, Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combat terrorism,” the Foreign Office statement added.