\u2018Marg Bar Sarmachar\u2019
\nTehran reports nine killed, including women and children; summons Pakistani charg\u00e9 d\u2019affaires
\nOnline
\nISLAMABAD
\nThis morning Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Sistan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran. A number of terrorists were killed during the Intelligence-based operation \u2013 codenamed \u2018Marg Bar Sarmachar\u2019.
\nThis was said by Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in her weekly press briefing here Thursday
\nShea added over the last several years, in our engagements with Iran, Pakistan has consistently shared its serious concerns about the safe havens and sanctuaries enjoyed by Pakistani-origin terrorists calling themselves Sarmachars on the ungoverned spaces inside Iran. Pakistan also shared multiple dossiers with concrete evidence of the presence and activities of these terrorists.
\nHowever, because of lack of action on our serious concerns, these so-called Sarmachars continued to operate against Pakistan with impunity. This morning\u2019s action was taken in light of credible intelligence of impending large scale terrorist activities against Pakistan by these terrorists.
\nThis action is a manifestation of Pakistan\u2019s unflinching resolve to protect and defend its national security against all threats. The successful execution of this highly complex operation is also a testimony to the professionalism of the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Pakistan will continue to take all necessary steps to preserve the safety and security of its people which is sacrosanct, inviolable and sacred.
\nPakistan fully respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The sole objective of today\u2019s act was in pursuit of Pakistan\u2019s own security and national interest which is paramount and cannot be compromised.
\nAs a responsible member of the international community, Pakistan upholds the principles and purposes of the UN Charter including territorial integrity and sovereignty of member states. Guided by these principles, and in exercise of our legitimate rights within international law, Pakistan will never allow its sovereignty and territorial integrity to be challenged, under any pretext or circumstances.
\nIran is a brotherly country and the people of Pakistan have great respect and affection for the people of Iran. We have always emphasized dialogue and cooperation in confronting common challenges including the menace of terrorism and will continue to endevaour to find joint solutions.
\nPrime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar who is currently in Davos to attend the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has decided cut short his visit in view of the ongoing developments.<\/p>\n
At WEF, the Prime Minister participated in the Informal Gathering of the World Economic Leaders (IGWEL), and delivered keynote address at the event titled \u201cTrade Tech\u2019s Trillion-Dollar Promise\u201d and held meetings with participating leaders on the sidelines.
\nForeign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 & China. His participation in these important summits is a reflection of the high priority Pakistan attaches to promoting cooperation among the Global South, including on issues related to sustainable development. The Foreign Minister has also cut short his visit in light of recent developments.
\nThe 14th of January 2024 marks a painful milestone for the human conscience. It was the 100th day of Israel\u2019s war on Palestine, which has taken over 24,000 lives in Gaza \u2013 a toll that is escalating with each passing day. The indiscriminate violence by Israel has to end. Humanity must prevail. The international community must play its part in saving the people of Palestine from the barbaric acts of the occupation authorities.
\nThe month of January carries painful memories of three massacres committed by the Indian forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) during 1990s.
\nOver 50 innocent people were martyred and hundreds were injured when the Indian troops had opened indiscriminate fire on peaceful protesters in Gaw Kadal area of Srinagar on 21 January 1990. A few days later, on 25 January 1990, at least 21 unarmed Kashmiris were martyred by the Indian troops in north Kashmir\u2019s Handwara town. On 27 January 1994, a day after India\u2019s Republic Day, Indian troops massacred 27 civilians in Kupwara town.
\nWe remember the martyrs of these massacres and pay rich tribute to their sacrifices. The perpetrators of these massacres should be held accountable.
\nPakistan will continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to our Kashmiri brothers and sisters for the just and peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions, she reiterated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u2018Marg Bar Sarmachar\u2019 Tehran reports nine killed, including women and children; summons Pakistani charg\u00e9 d\u2019affaires Online ISLAMABAD This morning Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Sistan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran. A number of terrorists were killed during the Intelligence-based operation \u2013 codenamed \u2018Marg Bar Sarmachar\u2019. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":371700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[11834],"class_list":{"0":"post-381600","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news","8":"tag-mumtaz-zahra-baloch"},"yoast_head":"\n