Wednesday, December 18

Explosion Targets Security Convoy Escorting Diplomats to Malam Jabba

Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
(Office of the Spokesperson)
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Media Note

*Incident Near Malam Jabba*

Today a group of diplomats traveling to Islamabad after their trip to Malam Jabba and Swat witnessed an incident. An advance scout police vehicle was hit by an IED which resulted in a casualty of the police detail. The group of diplomats has returned safely to Islamabad.

Our sympathies are with the families of the shaheed policeman and three injured in the incident.

We honour our law enforcement authorities that remain steadfast in the face of terrorists. Such acts will not deter Pakistan from its commitment towards the fight against terrorism.

Islamabad

The pakistan times
Paksitan times

MalamJaba: Explosion Targets Security Convoy Escorting Diplomats to Malam Jabba.The explosion targeted security vehicles escorting a convoy of diplomats from various countries en route to Malam Jabba today.

The convoy included diplomats from Bosnia, Russia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Portugal.

The incident occurred when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated, specifically targeting the police security vehicles accompanying the diplomats. Fortunately, all diplomats remained unharmed.

Authorities are investigating the attack, and further security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of foreign officials in the region.

Sub Editor: Ghufran