Three Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during exchange of fire with terrorists from inside the Afghanistan’s border in general area of Kharlachi, Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday.

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that terrorists from inside Afghanistan across the border opened fire on Pakistani troops, who responded in a befitting manner.

The ISPR said that Naik Muhammad Rehman, resident of Karak; Naik Maweez Khan, resident of Jamrud, Khyber; and Sepoy Irfan Ullah, resident of Dargai, Malakand embraced martyrdom.

The statement said Pakistan strongly condemns the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan and expects that the Afghan government will not allow the conduct of such activities in future.

It said that Pakistan Army was determined to defend Pakistan’s borders against the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of brave soldiers further strengthen its resolve.