Pakistan demands ‘decisive’ action from Afghanistan against terrorists after Bannu terror attack

Pakistan on Wednesday issued a strong demarche to Afghanistan following a deadly terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment on Monday, which claimed the lives of eight security personnel and injured several others.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Deputy Head of Mission of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad was summoned to the ministry today.

It said that Pakistani officials conveyed their deep concerns and demanded that the interim Afghan government fully investigate the incident and take immediate, robust action against the perpetrators.

They also called for measures to prevent future attacks emanating from Afghan soil.

The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, the group that carried out the Bannu attack, along with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been responsible for numerous deadly attacks within Pakistan.

The statement said that Islamabad reiterated its serious concerns over the continued presence of such terror outfits in Afghanistan, which threaten Pakistan’s security and undermine bilateral relations.

“The Bannu Cantonment attack is yet another reminder of the serious threat posed by terrorism to regional peace and security. Pakistan reiterates the call for decisive action against terrorism and remains steadfast in its commitment to combat this menace and to uphold its security against all threats,” the statement further said.