Islamabad, November 12 (Udaipur Kiran): Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that military strikes on terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan cannot be ruled out, following a series of deadly terror attacks in Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday.
At least 12 people were killed and 36 others injured in a suicide blast in the federal capital, while militants attempted to storm the Cadet College in Wana, South Waziristan. The incidents have prompted a strong response from the Pakistani government and heightened security measures across several regions.
Speaking to Geo News, Asif said that Pakistan could take action against terror sanctuaries in Afghanistan if necessary. “It is the will of Allah,” he remarked when asked about possible retaliation. “We cannot rule out attacks on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan — they may certainly happen,” he added.
Asif noted that Pakistan had been compelled to act after the November 11 attacks and dismissed the notion that the Afghan Taliban were allies or genuinely committed to peace. “Let us not deceive ourselves,” he said, pointing out that Kabul’s government was not united but composed of various groups with different interests and agendas.
Meanwhile, The Balochistan Post reported that internet services have been suspended in 36 districts of Balochistan until November 16. Districts affected include Quetta, Gwadar, Chaman, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Mastung, Nasirabad, Sibi, Zhob, Panjgur, Kech, and others. Public transport services have also been halted, and several areas remain under security alert.
According to The Express Tribune, Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police killed two Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants — identified as Fazlullah and Safeer Rehman — during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu. Two others managed to escape under the cover of darkness, prompting a large-scale search operation.
Following the suicide bombing in Islamabad, Dawn reported that the Central Police Office issued new security advisories to review and strengthen protection for judicial complexes, judges’ residences, and court premises across Punjab, including Lahore.
The Express Tribune also reported that security forces successfully eliminated all militants attempting to infiltrate the Cadet College in Wana after hours of intense fighting. All 650 students and staff members were safely evacuated. The attackers were later identified as Afghan nationals.
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