Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on his recent visited to Cadet College Wana, lauded the security forces for their courage and timely action during the recent terrorist attack carried out by militants linked to the Afghan side of the border. He was briefed on the Khawarij assault, the clearance operation, and the swift evacuation of students.
Naqvi praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Army, FC South and all security personnel involved in safeguarding the students. He also met students, parents, teachers and tribal elders. The IG FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa South and senior officers were present.
During the briefing, the minister said Pakistan had made only one clear demand from Kabul, to stop terrorists from operating against Pakistan and to ensure that Afghan soil was not used to destroy peace inside Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan’s relations with other countries were progressing, while most attackers continued to come from across the border. According to him, elements from inside Afghanistan were sending people to carry out attacks in Pakistan. He added that the field marshal had repeatedly conveyed that there would be no compromise on terrorism under any circumstances.
Naqvi said the damaged parts of the college would be rebuilt better than before so students returning would see an improved institution. He prayed for Pakistan’s progress and for continued success of the security forces.
Tribal elders and parents reaffirmed their resolve to stand united against terrorism and to continue their children’s education. They expressed deep gratitude to the Pakistan Army and security forces for risking their lives to protect the students. Elders declared that they did not accept the banned TTP, urging its militants to stay away from the area. They said they had neither run nor hidden, and would stand like a wall against terrorism.
They called the attackers enemies of humanity and outside the fold of Islam. Elders said they stood with Pakistan, the state and the future. Even if they were all martyred, they would never bow to terrorists. They challenged the militants to face them directly, saying the tribes would fire first. The elders added that all people of Waziristan were grateful to the officers and soldiers who handled the crisis responsibly and protected the children in difficult circumstances.
