ISPR | Iran (Urdu Times) : Pakistan-Iran military leadership declared terrorism as a common threat.

There has been an agreement between the military leadership of Pakistan and Iran that terrorism is a common threat to both countries including the region.
According to the statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir’s successful two-day visit to Iran has come to an end. Had detailed meetings with Iran’s military leadership including Staff Major General Mohammad Baqeri.
Military commanders from both sides agreed that terrorism is a common threat to the region in general and to both countries in particular.

They vowed to find ways to end the menace of terrorism in the border areas and enhance cooperation in the security sector through intelligence sharing and effective operations against terrorist networks.

According to ISPR, General Asim Munir also met with Ibrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Foreign Minister Hussain Amir Abdullah. During the discussion, the importance of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations for regional peace and stability was highlighted.

According to the statement, upon the arrival of the Army Chief, the armed forces of the Iranian armed forces presented a guard of honor at the military headquarters. Earlier, according to Iranian media, Ibrahim Raisi met with the Chief of the Pakistan Army General Syed Asim Munir in Tehran. In the meeting, the expansion of relations with neighboring, like-minded and Muslim countries was declared as one of the priorities of Iran’s foreign policy and said that the speed of implementation of mutual agreements would improve the economic and trade cooperation between Iran and Pakistan. and as a result the political relations of the two neighbors will also be strengthened.
Ibrahim Raisi also mentioned the efforts of the enemies to spoil the relations of the regional countries and emphasized the need to increase mutual cooperation through existing capacities and increase mutual transactions.

In the meeting of General Asim Munir with the Iranian President, it has been agreed to work together for border protection, war against terrorism and geographical integrity.

In the meeting, Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir also appreciated Iran’s policies of expanding relations with its neighbors, especially Pakistan, and called it special for the Islamic world.

General Asim Munir mentioned the long common borders of Iran and Pakistan and the capacity of border transactions and said that the security situation will improve with trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. We are engaged in efforts to strengthen security.

Earlier, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir also met Iranian Foreign Minister Hussain Amir Abdullahyan.

In the meeting between Foreign Minister Hussain Amir Abdullahian and General Asim Munir, mutual interest and regional issues were discussed. During the last two days, General Seyyed Asim Munir met with Iranian army chief Mohammad Baqeri and several senior officials including IRGC chief General Hussain Salami. where issues of mutual interest including defense cooperation were discussed. Earlier, General Asim Munir had arrived in Tehran on Friday on a two-day visit to Iran. Iranian state news agency reported that General Asim Munir met with the Chief of General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri on Saturday. The report said that the purpose of the meeting was to increase mutual relations in military, educational, defense and security cooperation. During the meeting, Muhammad Baqeri highlighted the historical background of the two neighboring countries regarding the expansion of mutual relations and especially cooperation in other fields including the military sector.
Remember that before leaving for Iran, the Pakistan Army chief visited the personnel injured in the terrorist attack in Zhob at CMH Quetta.The Pakistan Army statement said that the armed forces are concerned about the opportunities available to the TTP for operations in Afghanistan.
Army Chief General Asim Munir was briefed on the terrorist attack in Zhob during his visit to Quetta Garrison.
According to the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), a group of terrorists attacked in the cant area of Zhob in Balochistan in the early hours of July 13, 2023.
The terrorists made an initial attempt to enter the facility, which was checked by the troops on duty, during which there was a fierce exchange of fire, which confined the terrorists to a small area. It was said that 3 terrorists have been killed so far. While the clearance operation was going on for the arrest of more terrorists by the security forces. During the clearance operation, 4 soldiers were martyred while 5 others were seriously injured.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner of Zhob Azim Kakar said that unknown terrorists attacked the cant. The passenger bus coming from Dera Ismail Khan also came under fire. The Deputy Commissioner said that one The woman was killed while 5 civilians were injured. According to the authorities, the severely injured were sent to Quetta after first aid. ISPR said in a late night statement that the clearance operation was completed and 5 terrorists were killed. 5 youths who were seriously injured during the firing with the terrorists could not survive and were martyred. The seriously injured people were sent to Quetta after first aid, the statement of ISPR said that the security forces and The nation remains determined to end such heinous attempts of the enemies to destroy the peace of Balochistan and Pakistan. Their services and their determination were appreciated.
The ISPR said that Pakistan’s armed forces are deeply concerned about the freedom and safe havens for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to operate in Afghanistan.
The Transitional Government of Afghanistan was expected to not allow its territory to be used to facilitate terrorists against any country in the true sense and in the light of the commitments made in the Doha Agreement. ISPR said that the involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist activities in Pakistan is another concern that needs to be addressed. Regarding the acts of terrorism, it was said that “such incidents are intolerable and will be given an effective response by the armed forces of Pakistan”.
The ISPR said that operations against terrorists will continue and the armed forces will not sit down from China until the scourge of terrorism is completely eradicated from the country.
It should be noted that during the press briefing yesterday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch urged the Afghan authorities to fulfill their promises that their land should not be used for terrorism against Pakistan. That it is their (Afghan authorities) responsibility to ensure that their territory is not used against Pakistan and the Afghan authorities have accepted this responsibility on various occasions. Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to dialogue with Afghanistan on all aspects of concern, including issues related to the threat of terrorism. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch urged the Afghan authorities to fulfill their promises not to allow their soil to be used for terrorism against Pakistan. It is the responsibility of the Afghan authorities to ensure that their territory is not used against Pakistan and the Afghan authorities have accepted this responsibility on various occasions.

It should be remembered that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of 4 soldiers of the security forces in the terrorist attack in Zhob Garrison and said that the martyrs are the pride of the nation.
The Prime Minister prayed for the families of the martyrs and for the speedy recovery of the injured and said that the martyrs are the pride of our nation. Sacrifices can never be forgotten.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Qudous Bizenjo has condemned the terrorist attack on Zhob Garrison in a statement. A new history of courage and bravery has been created by defeating the evil ambitions of the attacking terrorists Kurds. We are proud of the sacrifices of our martyrs, our brave forces are committed to protect the nation.
It may be recalled that since the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced a ceasefire with the government in November last year, terrorist activities have increased in Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Is.
It should be noted that on July 2, 2023, one FC and 3 police personnel were martyred while one terrorist was killed in the exchange of fire after the terrorist attack in Dhana Sar area of Shirani district of Balochistan.According to a report released earlier this month by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), the alarming trend of terrorism and suicide attacks continued in the first half of this year, with 389 incidents across the country. People lost their lives.
Similarly, on June 24, one policeman was martyred and another injured as a result of a suicide bomb blast near a police van in Turbat, Kech district of Balochistan.
Earlier on June 2, 2 soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred in an attack by terrorists on a check post of the security forces near the Pakistan-Iran border in the Kech district of Balochistan.
DG ISPR Major General Ahmad Sharif said in a press conference on June 26 that the security forces conducted 13,619 small and large intelligence operations against terrorists and their facilitators during this year and during this time a A total of 172 terrorists have been killed or arrested, more than 77 operations are being conducted on a daily basis by the Pakistan Army, police, intelligence agencies and other law enforcement agencies to deal with the scourge of terrorism.
Yesterday, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that Afghanistan is not fulfilling its right to be a neighbor and brother country. It should be noted that yesterday the armed forces of Pakistan had expressed serious concern over TTP safe havens in Afghanistan and free operations in Pakistan and at the same time warned that such attacks are intolerable and Pakistan’s security forces Effective countermeasures will be taken by the Ministry of Defense, issuing a statement on Twitter, saying that Afghanistan is not even complying with the Doha Agreement.
The Minister of Defense has said that 50,600,000 Afghans have been sheltered in Pakistan for 40,50 years with rights, while the terrorists who shed the blood of Pakistanis have shelters on Afghan soil.

In April of this year, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said in an interview that the outlawed TTP is still using the territory of Afghanistan to attack Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said that Islamabad with the leadership of the Afghan Taliban. have good relations but have not been able to stop the outlawed TTP from using their territory for attacks on Pakistan.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had said in a statement in February that no country can be our friend who maintains relations with the outlawed TTP. have been. Bilawal Bhutto said that the interim government in our neighboring country should not allow such organizations to use its land to carry out such activities, it should take action against them on its own land. Unless action is taken against terrorists in the neighboring country, there will be a security risk in Pakistan. Terrorist activities in Pakistan have increased since the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban announced a ceasefire with Pakistan. Pakistan Institute According to a report released earlier this month by the For Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), the alarming trend of terrorism and suicide attacks continued in the first half of this year, claiming 389 lives across the country. Gone. Similarly, on June 24, one policeman was martyred and another injured as a result of a suicide bomb blast near a police van in Turbat, Kech district of Balochistan. Earlier on June 2, 2 soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred in an attack by terrorists on a check post of the security forces near the Pakistan-Iran border in the Kech district of Balochistan.

DG ISPR Major General Ahmad Sharif said in a press conference on June 26 that the security forces conducted 13,619 small and large intelligence operations against terrorists and their facilitators during this year and during this time a A thousand 172 terrorists have been arrested or arrested, more than 77 operations are being conducted on a daily basis by the Pakistan Army, intelligence agencies and other law enforcement agencies to deal with the menace of terrorism.