- Web Desk
- Oct 26, 2024
Afghanistan’s envoy summoned as Pakistan demands justice for Bannu attack
- Web Desk
- Nov 29, 2023
WEB DESK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan summoned the representative of the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad in response to the suicide attack carried out by an Afghan national on a convoy of security forces in Bannu district on November 26.
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Pakistan has formally demanded arrest and handing over of militant Hafiz Gul Bahadur from #Afghamistan following the November 26th #Bannu attack on security forces. Pakistam conveyed strong condemnation of this attack to Afghan Embassy Representative who…— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) November 28, 2023
Pakistan strongly condemned the heinous act and expressed its condemnation of the incident.
Responsibility for the attack was claimed by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group.
During the meeting, the Afghan representative called for a thorough investigation into the Bannu attack and urged decisive action against those responsible for planning and executing the act.
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Pakistan emphasised the immediate necessity for verifiable actions against all terrorist groups and their hideouts.
Additionally, there was a demand to halt the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities targeting Pakistan.
Furthermore, the Afghan authorities were urged to apprehend and extradite Hafiz Gul Bahadur to Pakistan for legal proceedings.