At least three soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Thursday during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district, the military said in a statement. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistani troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists' location in the Arawali area of the district. During an intense exchange of fire, it said two terrorists were killed and their weapons and ammunition were also recovered. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces, the ISPR added. "Pakistan Army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve," ISPR further said.

Source: The Express Tribune December 29, 2022 20:44 UTC