QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has condemned terrorist attacks in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan and praised the security forces for successfully thwarting them.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the chief minister said security forces bravely confronted the terrorists, killing 10 of them.

He expressed pride in the “unparalleled sacrifices” of security and said the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its security forces to completely eradicate the scourge of terrorism.

The chief minister expressed condolences to the families of martyrs and prayed for their patience and fortitude.

Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2024

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