“Pakistan Army troops responded in a befitting manner,” the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) said in a statement, adding that the martyred soldier was identified as Assistant Lance Daffadar Waqar Ali (32-year-old, resident of Chota Lahore, Swabi) who embraced martyrdom during the fire exchange.

“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,” the ISPR said.

The armed forces media wing said that the Pakistan Army was determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and the sacrifices of its brave soldiers further strengthened its resolve.