Funeral prayers of soldiers martyred in Zhob, Sui attacks offered

ISPR sais armed forces committed to eliminate terrorism from the motherland at all costs

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Funeral prayers of soldiers who embraced martyrdom while fighting against terrorists in Zhob and Sui areas of Balochistan were offered at their native towns on Friday with full military honours.

Burial ceremonies were attended by serving and retired officers, soldiers, relatives and a large number of people from different segments of society.

“Armed Forces of Pakistan stand resolute and committed to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the motherland at all costs,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Nine Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martydrom while five terrorists were killed after militants launched a “dastardly attack” on the Zhob garrison in northern Balochistan on Wednesday.

Separately, three soldiers were martyred while fighting heavily armed terrorists in the Sui district of Balochistan during an operation.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an exchange of fire took place between the security forces and heavily armed terrorists during an ongoing operation in Sui district.

“Security forces are maintaining pressure and clearance operation is under way to apprehend the remaining terrorists as well. Security forces remain unwavered to expose/ neutralise the enemies of peace in Balochistan and Pakistan,” the ISPR said.