A young Pakistani soldier was martyred in a terrorist attack on a military check post in South Waziristan while a terrorist was killed in retaliatory firing.
The Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the terrorists opened fire on a military check post on the night between August 17 and 18, killing Deputy Subedar Sonezai and retaliating. The terrorist was killed.
The ISPR said that the Pakistan Army was committed to eradicate the scourge of terrorism and the sacrifices of the youth further strengthened our resolve.
