Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday vowed to launch decisive action against rising terrorism, declaring that Pakistan would no longer “wait any longer” as enemies masquerading as allies continue to facilitate terrorists.
He said the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs would not be allowed to go in vain.
Speaking at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, the premier said that the country is once again facing increasing terrorist incidents, which demand firm and immediate action.
Referring to recent attacks, he said he attended the funerals of Lieutenant Colonel Junaid, Major Tayyab, and nine soldiers martyred in Orakzai, as well as Major Sibtain Haider, who embraced martyrdom while fighting extremists.
Shehbaz Sharif said Lieutenant Colonel Junaid led from the front and killed 19 terrorists before sacrificing his life. “Each family I met told me with p