Times of Islamabad

Three Pakistani soldiers martyred in exchange of fire from across borders of Afghanistan

Three Pakistani soldiers martyred in exchange of fire from across borders of Afghanistan

RAWALPINDI – At least three Pakistani soldiers have been martyred due tofiring from neighbouring Afghanistan in Kurram district, the military’smedia wing said Tuesday.

The Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan said Pakistani troopsresponded in a befitting manner and terrorists also suffered heavycasualties.

However, during the exchange of fire, three Pakistan Army soldiers embracedmartyrdom, the ISPR added.

During the gunfight, Naik Muhammad Rehman, Naik Moeez Khan, and Irfan Ullahhaving fought gallantly and embraced martyrdom.

The development comes as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has stepped up attackssince the group unilaterally walked out of a months-long ceasefireagreement – brokered by the Afghan Taliban.