Asif Ali Zardari, the President of Pakistan, and Asim Munir, the Chief of Staff of the country’s army, participated in the funeral ceremony of two Pakistani military officers.
These two officers were killed on Saturday in clashes with militants affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in North Waziristan.
Their funeral ceremony occurred on Sunday, March 17th, at the Chakala Garrison in Rawalpindi.
During the ceremony, the President of Pakistan, Chief of Staff of the Army, Foreign Minister, Interior Minister, and senior military officers of Pakistan attended.
The army announced that the two soldiers killed in these attacks were Syed Kashif Ali, 39, from Karachi, and Muhammad Ahmad Badar, 23, from Talagang, Punjab.
The Pakistan Army, by sharing images of this ceremony, wrote: “The Pakistan Army has consistently supported ideals, faith, unity, and discipline. The army has always strived to set professional standards in the fight against terrorism.”
The Pakistan Army confirmed on Saturday that at least seven members of the country’s security forces were killed in “multiple suicide attacks” in North Waziristan, and two officers were killed in clashes with attackers.
Forces affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur, one of the commanders of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for this attack.
Social media users have interpreted the participation of high-ranking Pakistani officials in this ceremony as indicative of the impact of TTP attacks on the upper echelons of this country.
A social media user on Ex said: “Can symbolism alone solve the issue of terrorism? While its perpetrators, the Taliban, are not even named? Declare the Taliban as a terrorist organization without categorizing them as good or bad.”
The recent surge in insecurity in Pakistan has been a matter of concern, particularly with the escalation of activities by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
The TTP, in particular, has intensified its attacks, targeting security forces and civilians in various regions, leading to a significant loss of life and instability.
The BLA, on the other hand, has been active in the Balochistan province, carrying out attacks against infrastructure and security personnel, aiming to push its separatist agenda. These groups pose a significant challenge to the security apparatus of Pakistan and require comprehensive strategies to address the growing threat they represent.
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