The United States has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, offering its support to strengthen the country’s civilian and military efforts to detect and counter such threats. In a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed the US government’s sympathy for the victims, stating, “Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those killed or impacted by recent attacks.”
This condemnation follows a wave of attacks in Pakistan, including one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where eight soldiers were killed and seven policemen were briefly kidnapped. In a separate incident, militants abducted another seven police officers from a checkpoint, although they were released on Tuesday after successful negotiations between local tribal elders and the militants. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Miller emphasized the US’s continued commitment to working closely with Pakistan’s government and civilian institutions to improve the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to terrorist threats. He also addressed the concern of militants using Afghan soil to carry out attacks, reiterating that the US and Pakistan maintain a strong counterterrorism partnership. This collaboration includes high-level dialogues and consultations aimed at enhancing both military and civilian efforts to tackle these threats.
In response to the escalating security challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Federal Apex Committee to discuss Pakistan’s National Action Plan against terrorism. During the meeting, Sharif pledged to eradicate terrorist elements for the sake of national peace and progress. The committee approved a comprehensive military operation targeting terrorist organizations operating in Balochistan, such as the Majeed Brigade, BLA, BLF, and BRAS. These groups have been attacking civilians and foreign nationals to destabilize Pakistan and disrupt its economic development, often at the behest of hostile external forces.
