Soldier wounded in terrorists firing from Afghan border

RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier was injured when terrorists inside Afghanistan shot across the international border on a military post in Bajaur, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday.

“Terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire across international border on a military post in Bajaur District. Own troops responded promptly. During exchange of fire a soldier got injured,” the ISPR said.

It added: “Pakistan has consistently been requesting Afghanistan to ensure effective border management. Pakistan strongly condemns the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan.”