Pakistan army says four soldiers killed in attack near Iran border
Taliban statement says military aceullah died
November 07, 2017
forces loyal to the Pakistani military killed four soldiers and injured five others when they infiltrated into Iran in a drive to target the powerful Taliban group, Pakistani authorities said Wednesday.
The Pakistani military said in astatement that the soldiers killed four and injured five others in the attack near the border with Iran.
The Taliban statement said that military aceullah, a reputed jihadist and one of the group’s most reliable commanders, had died in the attack.
Pakistan has long been plagued by instability and political turmoil, with questions over the administration of a country of ExclusiveEEtryfifty million people.
1. “Pakistan army says four soldiers killed in attack near Iran border”
The Pakistan army issued a statement on Sunday confirming that four soldiers were killed in an attack near the Iran border. The attack was carried out by armed militants who crossed the border from Iran. The incident took place in the southwestern province of Balochistan, where Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency for years.
The army’s statement also said that the militants used small arms and rockets in the attack, which took place in the Gwadar district of Balochistan. The soldiers were part of a security patrol in the area. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
- The Pakistan army has vowed to take action against the militants responsible for the attack.
- This is not the first time that Pakistani security forces have come under attack in the Balochistan province.
- The Pakistan government has blamed India for supporting the separatist insurgency in Balochistan, a charge that India denies.
The attack near the Iran border comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the US are high, and relations between Pakistan and India are strained. The incident is likely to increase concerns about security along the border with Iran.
- Pakistan has been building a fence along its border with Iran to prevent illegal crossings and smuggling.
- The Balochistan province is also a key location for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project linking China’s western provinces to Pakistan’s Gwadar port.
- The security situation in the province is a major concern for both Pakistan and China, who are hoping that the CPEC project will transform the regional economy.
2. “Pakistan army says four soldiers killed in attack near Iran border”
The Pakistan army has confirmed that four of its soldiers have been killed in an attack near the Iran border. The incident reportedly occurred in the southwestern province of Balochistan. According to the army, the soldiers were on a routine patrol in the Kech district when they were ambushed by terrorists.
- This is not the first such incident in the region. Balochistan has seen a rise in violence in recent years, with separatist groups and militants carrying out attacks on security forces.
- Pakistan has long accused its neighbour, India, of supporting such groups in Balochistan. However, India denies the allegations.
The attack comes at a time when Pakistan is seeking to improve relations with Iran, which shares a long and porous border with Balochistan. Both countries have been working together in recent years to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism.
- Iran has also been playing a key role in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan, another neighbouring country that has been rocked by violence and instability for decades.
- Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan have held several trilateral talks in recent years to discuss security cooperation and other issues of mutual interest.
3. “Pakistan army says four soldiers killed in attack near Iran border”
The Pakistan army has confirmed that four of its soldiers were attacked and killed in an incident that took place close to the Iranian border. The soldiers were on a routine patrol in the northwestern region of Balochistan when they came under fire from unknown assailants. The attack happened in the remote Panjgur district, which is situated close to the border with Iran. It is believed that terrorists carried out this cowardly attack on the military personnel, which has been condemned by the Pakistani government and military alike.
The Pakistan-Iran border has been a flashpoint for years, with the area being used as a transit route for drug traffickers and other nefarious elements. The region has seen multiple incidents of violence in recent months, with militant groups often targeting security forces in the area. This attack highlights the growing security concerns in the region and underscores the need for joint action between Pakistan and Iran to combat terrorism and maintain peace and stability in the region.
- Pakistan army confirms that four of its soldiers have been killed.
- The soldiers were patrolling near the Iranian border in Balochistan.
- The attack was carried out by unknown terrorists.
- The Pakistan-Iran border area has been a flashpoint for years.
- Multiple incidents of violence have been reported in the region of late.
It is hoped that the Pakistani government will take steps to ensure the safety and security of its military personnel stationed in the area. The nation must collaborate with Iran to coordinate intelligence efforts and improve border security to prevent future attacks. We extend our condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty and stand in solidarity with the Pakistani army as they continue their efforts to maintain law and order in the country and defend their borders.
Pakistan army spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor said Salahuddin Malik and another soldier were killed in an attack on a military checkpoint in Rohtak, about 250 kilometers east of the capital, Islamabad. One soldier was also injured. The Taliban colors this as an attack on Pakistan’s military and security forces, and has called for more jihadi attacks against the country.