ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the launch of “Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq” by Pakistan’s armed forces against the aggression of the Taliban regime is a decisive and befitting response to persistent attacks on the country’s territorial integrity, civilians and security personnel along the Afghan border.
In an official statement, the minister said the operation was initiated in response to continued aggression from elements operating from Afghan territory, adding that the action delivered a clear and strong message to hostile forces.
He congratulated the armed forces for their resolve and professionalism, stating that the Indian proxies using Afghan soil against Pakistan must remember that they will be dealt a humiliating defeat, identical to the one inflicted when Indian aggression was thwarted last year.
He further stated that the fate of those who jeopardize Pakistan’s security will be horrific.
Aleem Khan said the armed forces had demonstrated exceptional courage during the operation, successfully destroying 73 enemy check posts and sending numerous terrorist Khawarij to their end.
The minister said that in this great war for the defence of our motherland, 12 of our soldiers have embraced martyrdom, 27 have been injured and one soldier remains missing. The supreme sacrifices of these martyrs and Ghazis will not go in vain; their blood is a debt upon the soil of this nation, he added.
He said that today, the entire nation stands as one, shoulder to shoulder with our Armed Forces. We express our full confidence in the wise and visionary leadership of Field Marshal General Asim Munir and stand united behind him like an iron wall. Let the enemy remember: Pakistan’s defense is invincible and we are committed to breaking every hand that threatens the peace of our country and the region, Abdul Aleem Khan concluded.