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'Everything that is necessary will be done': DG ISPR asserts right to self-defence against terrorism from Afghanistan

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Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, DG ISPR, stated during a press briefing on Thursday that Pakistan reserves the right to self-defence against terrorism originating from Afghanistan and will take necessary actions. The statement was made in response to questions about security threats following Indian media reports regarding an alleged encounter involving a suspect linked to last year’s Pahalgam terrorist attack.

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On Thursday, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) for Pakistan, declared that the fight against terrorism was "paramount" and could not be compromised at the "altar of anyone’s politics." During a press conference aimed at refuting India's claims regarding an individual linked to the Pakistan Army killed in Kashmir, Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan will take any necessary actions to defend itself from threats originating from Afghanistan. He stated, “Pakistan has the right to self-defense and everything that is necessary will be done.” Chaudhry also noted that different viewpoints exist on how to combat terrorism but stressed that it was an "enduring fight" which must be won. Highlighting Pakistan's significant losses, he said the country had suffered over 100,000 casualties and substantial economic damage in its nearly two-decade-long battle against terror.

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Afghanistan ISPR Indian Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan

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Pakistan GPE · 3× Afghanistan GPE · 2× Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry PERSON · 1× ISPR ORG · 1× Indian NORP · 1× Inter-Services Public Relations ORG · 1× Pahalgam GPE · 1×

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His assertion came during a press briefing that was mainly focused on rebutting Indian media reports that an individual wanted in connection with the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack last year had been killed during an “encounter” in occupied Kashmir.

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🔮 Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan had the right to self-defence and “everything that is necessary will be done” in response to terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

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'Everything that is necessary will be done': DG ISPR asserts right to self-defence against terrorism from Afghanistan · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 1 hedged)

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday that Pakistan had the right to self-defence and “everything that is necessary will be done” in response to terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. asserted

that → say → Afghanistan

individual → come → Kashmir

When asked about terrorism and attacks from Afghanistan, the military’s spokesperson said: “Our policy is very clear that there is no compromise on the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and any threat to the security and stability of Pakistan. asserted

policy → ask → Pakistan

“Pakistan has a right to self-defence, and come what may, everything that is necessary will be done. uncertain

that → have → defence

I hope that gives you an idea as far as the perspective of the armed forces is concerned.” asserted

perspective → hope → forces