By Afshain Afzal

The tragic event of 7 October and its aftermath, leading to the killing of innocent civilian Jews and Muslims is worth condemnation in the strongest possible words. After all they were humans… they were killed for someone else’s sins. The horrifying killings in Israel and Palestine took place at a time when Arab – Israeli negotiations were at the peak for normalization, especially between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Investigation into the actual happening revealed the “Nature Party” was in full swing, they danced and drank and took part in taking drugs…, enjoyed the company of different people and had a good time with them. Eyewitnesses said, “it was gunfire from their behinds. I thought I heard gunfire but later I was told that these were missile attacks from Hamas from across the border”. A Canadian guest from Toronto said, “Many people were relaxed if nothing had happened they were laughing and cracking jokes and took time in their packing up.” Eyewitnesses confirmed they were being shot from guns, “We saw abandoned cars full bullet holes” and Leza said, All-night outdoor music festival fun turned into a mourning festival.” Another witness said, wherever we passed we saw “soldiers dressed up like Israelis, it was Israeli Defence Forces”.
From all over the world gay persons, Lesbians and their friends assembled at Urim, the Negev Desert near the Kibbutz Re'im to enjoy “Nature Party”. The Western countries are patronizing such clubs and encouraging them in their countries. A per the reports, in the United Kingdom, night club “ Butt Mitzvah” was created for those Jews who feel they are gays; the Jewish LGBTQ club night. Other countries have similar clubs. Media reported that the Nova Festival a rural farmland nearby near Urim, the Negev Desert near the Kibbutz Re'im on the Gaza-Israel border was one of the main targets hit on 7 October morning at 6:00 AM by Hamas militants. According to Israeli rescue service Zaka, at least 260 bodies were found at the festival site where the dance party had ended at the closing of Sukkot religious holiday. Some attendees were taken hostage. On Israeli social media and western channels including CNN horrifying images and videos were released. Ironically dead bodies were not removed while Israeli military vehicles were passing by. One wonders why Hamas or Muslims would attack a dance party inside Israel.

As days pass and events become clearer, conflicting reports about the Israeli hostages held by Hamas; 340 later detained by Palestinian civilians during their attempt to carry house to house search have neither been confirmed by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) personnel nor the Palestinians. It seems all was part of false self-generated reports by locals playing at the hands of Western players. Conflicting statements were received about the identification of the group holding Israelis; is it Hamas, the Islamic Jihad, the surrendered Palestinians operating from foreign lands or the Israelis themselves? However, the genocide of orthodox Muslims including Hamas political authority, its allies' leadership and journalists is continuing. United Nations must share the facts with the world as media persons are being denied access to Gaza or Israel and totally blank. The Israeli and Western psychological operations as part of hybrid warfare that Israelis are facing tough resistance by Hamas and Israelis are likely to lose ground in Gaza must be substituted with the whole truth. It is strange that UN and Human Rights Organization are silent over the target killing of 32 Muslim journalists and serious injury to 12 others.

By Afshain Afzal

As the intensity of aerial bombing has comparatively calmed down and is almost at halt, tens and hundreds of Palestinian protesters in black-and-white check-scarf with Palestinian flags chanted slogans against Israeli barbarism. No one knows how many Muslim Palestinians killed, injured, made orphans and became widows. And how many infants and young children have been airlifted to foreign countries to be adopted by civilized people? Interestingly, no one knows who is providing arms and funds to Israeli to carry out terrorism against the Palestinians? One wonders what if some smaller country or group provide these weapons? Will this be taken as allies and civilized or terrorists? Why same acts by Western countries and Veto powers do not account for terrorism?

Some of the protesters were displaying placards and photographs of children killed in Israeli attack at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday. An official statement from Tel Aviv claimed that it was Islamic Jihad was misfired a rocket that landed at the hospital. However, Islamic Jihad and all Palestinian groups allied to Hamas have denied and are want the United Nations to approach them so that they may expose Israeli barbarism and grave violation of human rights.

Meanwhile, US President Joseph Biden addressed American taxpayers on 19 October 2023. Washington also announced exemption of visa for all Jews entering United States. Interestingly, the one who drafted the speech focused of both Ukraine and Israel to confuse the opinion makers in carrying out an analysis of the situation. We need to understand that in case of Ukraine there was an agreement from the Ukrainian government that called for the help of Russians but in the Gaza and Palestinian territories, the Palestinian Muslims never made any request, agreement or understanding with Tel Aviv to come for their help, rather they are in protest against Israeli aggression and barbarism since last 72 years.

US President Joseph Biden in his 19^th October address cautioned American taxpayers to be prepared for contributing billions of more dollars to be spent on Israel and Ukraine. As per the reports, President Biden will be “sending Congress an urgent budget request to fund America’s national security needs to support our critical partners, including Israel and Ukraine”. The American taxpayers must know where this money is going. If we recall, in 2022, the US Congress approved more than $113 billion of aid and military assistance to support the Ukrainian government and allied nations. US $67 billion, about three-fifths has been earmarked for defense needs and the remaining $ 46 billion, about two-fifths for nondefense concerns such as general Ukrainian government aid, economic support, and aid for refugee resettlement.

The question arises where Washington has spent the amount; and whether this money had actually gone to Ukraine. It is time for accountability to expose how Americans have been cheated rather than spilling more blood and dancing over the dead bodies of Muslims? Although Israel is not allowing foreign journalists and human rights organizations to visit either Israel or Gaza but United Nations has the mandate and must visit to restore peace and identify war criminals and terrorists.

Peace Deal with Tel Aviv linked with UNO Plan

By Afshain Afzal

At the end of the day Israelis failed to shake the determination of Hamas movement for independent and sovereign Palestine. The Israeli intelligence self-engineered attacks on its own Israeli Defence Forces failed to attract international attention. Now human rights organizations and UN Secretary General barred everyone from using “anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech of all kinds.” Israel and its allies are much perturbed as there is no escape route. It is about time to reach a peace agreement between the Palestinians and Israelis with a couple neighbours as guarantors. Now when the Israelis have dropped hundreds and thousands of tons of bombs on unarmed Palestinian Muslims, and martyred a number of Palestinian men, women, and children, injured many more while thousands become homeless, it is time to carry out accountability. The bottom line is the implementation of UNO Partition Plan dated 29 November 1947, with Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine and access to the Mediterranean Sea in letter and spirit, where the UN General Assembly adopted the Plan as Resolution 181 (II), and carry out trials of war crime for the genocide of Orthodox Muslims by Israel. Hamas is still in control Gaza and has planned negotiations for the release of 340 Israeli personnel who attempted to carry out house-to-house search and were arrested. These are in addition to those captured on 7 October 2023.

If we recall, on 9 October 2023, Israel's military troops took full control of Hamas-ruled communities along the border with Gaza. Israel's Defence Minister earlier is said to have ordered to carryout "complete siege" of Gaza. In a separate statement by Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, claimed that the Israel Defense Forces carried out a combing operation and house-to-house search and was in the control of Gaza on 8 October. Israeli authorities claim that Hamas kidnapped and made hostage over 100 Israelis including women and children which they took along to Gaza while Islamic Jihad is holding more than 30 of the captives. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant threatens, "The price the Gaza Strip will pay will be a very heavy one that will change reality for generations."

Interestingly, as Islamic law provides that women and children can neither be arrested nor harmed; Hamas released women and children and also aired the video to provide evidence of their act. Many media channels released footage and statements that clarified, “Hamas was not the possession of any women and children”. Demographic engineering is taking place in Palestine, especially in Jerusalem and Gaza. This genocide is targeted at those holding ideologies of Hamas Islamic Jihad and Muslim Brotherhood. The forced eviction of Palestinians from their homes and target killing of entire leadership is to bring socio-political change. Palestinians under Israeli occupation continue to be forced out of their homes and evicted from their land and properties on the basis of discriminatory laws in violation of international law. It is the time that UNO should play its role rather than allow partners in war crimes to negotiate and play new blood and fire games.

By Afshain Afzal

Nothing is secret anymore as the Israeli latest doctrine presented by former Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kohavi (GAK Doctrine) is public and was tested in September – October 2023. In the past Israeli Armed Forces used to spend 72 percent of available resources in defending against enemy rockets, missiles, and drones to destroy them before they are launched while only 28 percent was spent on offensive capabilities. The new doctrine aimed to shorten the duration of wars and achieve decisive victories to the advantage of Israeli forces. There is also role of the allies and partners as well as the United Nations Organization and International Organizations and media. The 25 September attack on armed forces of Bahrain serving as part of the Arab Coalition at the southern border of Saudi Arabia, the 5^th October attack in Syria on Syrian Armed Forces and the 7 October attack on Israel and ongoing affairs in Palestine, are on ground testing and implementation of GAK Doctrine.

The GAK Doctrine provides space for the Armed Forces to “negotiate and carry out diplomacy”, which Israel's Chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi is carrying out without the knowledge of the Knesset. In fact, due to GAK Doctrine the Israeli political system is likely to collapse and democracy would come to an end. If not exactly collapsing, the 7 October Israeli attacks on its own Armed Forces are quickly moving Tel Aviv towards that direction. In the latest development, the Israeli military has double-crossed its political leadership. Negotiation and diplomacy with the Palestinians fall outside Israeli military’s purview as it is reserved for the political leaders and diplomatic envoys at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today, Israel Defence Forces Planning Directorate is undertaking coordination and negotiations. Post 2020 Abraham Accords instead of peace efforts, legal targeting of Muslims has started.

The doctrine focuses of propaganda units in the forefront with integrated cyber attacks and default electronic warfare operations of maneuver forces. This is in addition to equipping frontline units with thousands of drones, advanced anti-tank missiles, and precision-guided weapons. The plan envisioned high-tech upgrades to the barrier along the border with Gaza. And it included policy changes regarding the advanced Iron Dome missile defense system and enhancements to help deal with shorter-range rockets and mortars. Israel has established its military might to defuse threats of Iran, including its nuclear program, Tehran’s attempts to establish military assets in Syria, and its assistance to and training of Hezbollah and other armed factions. The Israeli propaganda units launch cyber attacks and wage electronic warfare operations to develop general consensus that beside assisting to and training Hezbollah, Iran is also supporting Hamas, and Islamic Jihad. Hence, the peaceful struggle for independence by Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian groups would be linked with terrorism.

To kill two birds with one stone is an idiom but has become old-fashioned and outdated after the introduction of “GAK Doctrine,” an Israeli invention to eliminate whole generations of enemies and rivals in the shortest possible time. It is on record that there was always mass black propaganda against Hamas and Islamic Jihad by western, Indian and Middle Eastern think tanks and media outlets. For instance, The American Jewish Committee writes in “Five Things to Know About Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Escalation in Gaza,” dated 6 August 2022 that Hamas and Islamic Jihad are largely funded by Iran, continue to build capabilities, including an offensive and defensive underground infrastructure for future confrontation. Similar views have been expressed by The Wilson Center in an article titled, “Iran, Hamas & Palestinian Islamic Jihad” dated 21 May 2021.

We all know that Iran was always the strongest ally of West, especially the US, while Palestinian organizations Hamas and Islamic Jihad had no connection with Iran but till the time sanctions remained imposed on Tehran, funding and arming of these groups by Iran was officially authenticated but now US and other Intelligence agencies. The question arises why now these agencies are delinking Iran with Hamas and Islamic Jihad. No one can deny that they are international refugees and need to be treated so. They have been made homeless and living miserable lives in shelters in Gaza and all around the world. However, the UNO and other organizations are dancing to the tunes of funding from aggressors. No doubt, the very survival of these organizations is on the funding from aggressors claiming themselves as advanced and civilized nations but in such a case where marginalized and weak segments can seek justice to attain their legitimate rights? No matter what United Nations and International organizations must end genocide of Palestinians as well as others including inside Africa and Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where Israelis too are implementing this doctrine.

By Afshain Afzal

Much of the drama has unfolded; in the latest move, the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) has not approved the declaration of war on Palestine, announced by the Israeli Cabinet on 7 October. One wonders if such was the case why such a drama of International level was to be stages? Probably, the article by The Orient News, “Behind the 7^th October Attack on Israel?” has exposed Tel Aviv’s horrifying plot against the Palestinians. In this drama, Qatar is playing the same role, which it played in Afghanistan by assembling surrendered fighters and posing as Taliban and in the present case surrendered Palestinian fighters as representatives of Palestinians and Hamas to negotiate release of Israeli hostages.

It is strange that soon after the claimed attacks by the Palestinians’ Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked mayors of border towns to "stand steadfast because we are going to change the Middle East". On night 7/8 October 2023, Israeli warplanes, helicopters, guided drones carried out attacks on more that 610 pre-designated targets in Gaza. Israeli Ministry of Defence reported targeting of Hamas’ eight Command & Control Centres, multi-story buildings having Hamas offices and private homes and long tunnels built to malign Palestinians for their involvement in terrorism. In couple of hours there was complete blockage of Gaza.

On 9 October 2023, Israel's military troops took full control of Hamas-ruled communities along the border with Gaza. Israel's Defence Minister earlier is said to have ordered to carryout "complete siege" of Gaza. In a separate statement by Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, claimed that the Israel Defense Forces carried out combing operation and house-to-house search and was in the control of Gaza on 8 October. Israeli authorities claim that Hamas kidnapped and made hostage over 100 Israelis including women and children which they took along to Gaza while Islamic Jihad is holding more than 30 of the captives. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant threatens, "The price the Gaza Strip will pay will be a very heavy one that will change reality for generations."

It is quite disturbing that Israeli TV channels is reporting that the death toll inside Israel exceeds 700 and around 2,400 people have been wounded. Same was reported by Haartez and CNBC. But international media has hardly shown any glimpse to authenticate what is being reported, as if nothing or very little has happened. Seen of mass killings and dead bodies taken to the hospitals are totally missing. Probably the western their Journalism is confined to Islamic countries. On 8 October 2023, Reuters reported, Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens more while in response, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas officials in Gaza, killing more than 400 people, including 20 children. Other news agencies including: BBC, CNN, AP, ABC, Aljazeera and numerous news channels did not cover either the Israeli causalities.

To authenticate the drama of attack by Hamas on Israel killing several hundred of its soldiers and kidnapping women and children to pose them as terrorist and inhuman, London reported that 10 British citizens are feared dead or missing in Israel while a White House National Security Council spokesperson confirmed several American national were killed. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the eastern Mediterranean as a show of support to Israel. Washington has warned the other nations not to get involved in the Israeli-Palestinian recent skirmishes.

In a swift move, the UN appealed for the creation of humanitarian corridors to bring food into Gaza and said at least 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza are seeking shelter in schools it runs. Other sources said that the displaced Palestinian numbered over 120,000. Meanwhile, the United Nations and International INGOs have started moving in schools and other building to give humanitarian aid and health facilities to the Palestinians. One of the Indian Air force Aircraft C17 has taken off with 58 MT of emergency humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies for the Palestinians. No doubt, it is a drama in real life as part plot against ingenious Palestinians to be deprived of their homes and holy religious places by keeping them on refugees’ status for generations while carrying out genocide of selected communities.

Tel Aviv initially claimed 100 killed but cannot prove more than 26 dead including 10 military officers. It is time that the United Nations Organizations must detail a fact finding mission to find of truth in large scale attack by Hamas, killing of 1200 Israelis and serious injuries to over 3000 and similar in Gaza. UNO and International Human Rights organization must visit Israel to investigate the existing on ground evidences of loss to human lives and property as well as if genocide of orthodox Muslims like Hamas is really taking place. More so, Indo-Israeli nexus and the fact whether large scale Indian nationals settlements in Israel and Gaza etc is taking place, whether New Delhi transported rockets, missiles and other weapons from another country to Lebanon and in Gaza and role of Indian Embassy Beirut, Lebanon in it.  

By Afshain Afzal

Israeli Shin Bet and Mossad planned extremely well and attacked its own Defense Forces and their asets. It seems a replay of James Bond movie where Hamas cut holes in the border wire and entered Israel from the sea, and by para-gliders and killed over 100 Israelis and also took along Israeli soldiers and civilians as hostages to Gaza. These armed Palestinian gunmen were able to cross the heavily fortified border between Israel and the Gaza Strip, while thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel. Israeli Defence Forces have confirmed that Israeli soldiers and civilians have been kidnapped and taken as hostages to Gaza. Interestingly, despite smart barrier technology and hi-tech fence tops, manned by thousands of cameras and sensors, Palestinians were able to enter Israel and carry out an unprecedented attack, which Americans failed to do in Bay of Pigs or operations in Afghanistan.

In another act of violence, few days back on 5 October 2023, 89 people had been killed, including 31 women and five children, with 277 other people wounded in a drone attack during the graduation ceremony for military officers in Syria. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Many years ago, at a mourning ceremony of an Iranian officer killed in Syria, where both Saudi and Iranian have their proxies Iranian General Qasim Soleimani referring to t Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman said, “He is very impatient and might kill his king and backing the backing by Saudis of rebel factions in Syria is only to undermine Iran's influence”.

In fact, the situation became tense after end September this year when the Israeli forces in preparations of Rosh Hashanah Jewish holiday, imposed a blockade, preventing thousands of workers from getting to their jobs in Israel and the West Bank. The closure was extended led to border demonstrations in which Israeli troops opened fire on stone-throwing protesters. The protesters claimed that they were in possession of permits from Israeli authorities to work outside the blockaded enclave then why restrictions were imposed on them. Israeli authorities have reportedly issued permits to over 18,000 Palestinians from Gaza. But full full-fledged attack was not the work of the Palestinians of Gaza and plot against them by their enemies.

Message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms this morning’s attack by Hamas against Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip and central Israel, including the firing of thousands of rockets toward Israeli population centers… He stresses that violence cannot provide a solution to the conflict, and that only through negotiation leading to a two-state solution can peace be achieved. He said, “Civilians must be respected and protected in accordance with international humanitarian law at all times” Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a statement, in which it did not name and faction and used words, “unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and the Israeli occupation forces, which has resulted in a high level of violence taking place on a number of fronts there,” but Iranian Foreign Ministry said, “hailed the perseverance and sacrifices of the Palestinian resistance and people, especially in Gaza, in the face of atrocious attacks by the Zionist Israeli regime.”

If we recall, addressing the 78th UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran’s leaders would “do every they can to thwart this historic peace” between Israel and Saudi Arabia” But surprising instead of Hizbullah, Hamas is being targeted by Israelis and all the attacks are on the either Hamas or the Sunni population of the Gaza. It seems that it is a planned attempt of genocide of a specific community, which UN and international human right organizations must look into it. Analysts say that Iran has launched the proxy to divert the attention of attempt of regime change, which Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also pointed out, “We should support the brave women and men of Iran who despise this regime and yearn for freedom… It is the people of Iran, not their oppressors, who are our real partners for a better future”.

Israel conducted air attacks through guided drones at three compounds belonging to Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip, while a tanks were witnessed some of the buildings. Aerial bombing and firing was reported on the on the protesters along the separation fence. It was reported by the Palestinians that Israelis used drones that in swift actions appeared overhead in few minutes, dropping stun grenades and tear gas canisters on the populated area to create fear and chaos. No doubt, it is aimed at punishing Palestinians and bringing demographic change in the Gaza strip, which will be part of an independent Palestine State. The State sponsor terrorism and drama to build consensus against Hamas has been exposed but Israeli terrorism against own people through agencies and other stakeholder must not derail peace efforts in the Middle East, especially Statehood to the Palestinians.

By Afshain Afzal

In the latest development, Indian External Affairs Ministry has taken over compound of Afghan Embassy in New Delhi while at least five Afghan diplomats including Afghan Ambassador Farid Mamundje have fled away. India refused to allow the new Ambassador to take over. In the letter by fleeing Ambassador, Mamundzay, he instructed Indian Ministry of External Affairs to take custodial responsibility of the mission properties, financial accounts including the lndia Afghanistan Fund, which currently holds more than $500,000. It we recall, in June 2022, New Delhi operationalized its Embassy at Kabul and stationed its diplomats and security personnel there.

Farid Mamundje was quoted to have disclosed that Washington has not allowed them to hand over the charge of Afghan Embassy to newly appointed Charge d’Affaires. He also disclosed movements of Indian nationals from India to UAE and other stations from where Intelligence operations are carried out in Afghanistan and Pakistan have been exposed after Mastung terrorism. He added that he has ensured that the record of Indian agents is not taken over by the Talilban. Furnishing the reasons of fleeing and taking asylum, he said, “sniff dogs on the payroll have started taking actions on their masters’ dictates”.

The situation took a worse turn when New Delhi refused to honour the new diplomats from taking over the charge, claiming that they have not recognized the Taliban Government. After the Mastung terrorist attack in Pakistani city of Balochistan by Indian agencies, Kabul diplomats in hand and glove with the Indians have been exposed. Presently, Afghan Embassy has stopped all operations after the Afghan Ambassador and other senior diplomats fled to United States to seek asylum there. Reports reaching Kabul also reflect that they also extended applications for asylum in European Union. The Indian Ambassador for Afghanistan, Rudrendra Tandon disclosed that Afghan the prevailing Afghan Ambassador to India was appointed by the previous Afghan government and recently Taliban has decided to replace him with another diplomat as Charge d’Affaires.

Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said in statement, “the Indian intelligence agency, Research and Analysis Wing, is involved in carrying out terror incidents in Pakistan. We know who is doing it and from where." For the first time after many years of the gap, Pakistani media, both print and electronic have directly blamed India and its agents as functionaries in Pakistan for terrorist attacks including recent terrorism in Mastung and Hangu inside Pakistan. Further reports are being analyzed.

MASTUNG, 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 (TON): Terrorist attack in Mastung killed over 69 Baloch Muslims and injured many others. Islamabad was receiving threats from Indian military for surgical attacks, especially acts that would destabilize Balochistan. It is being claimed that the suicide bomber blew himself up in the religious procession at Al Falah Road. No group has so far accepted the responsibility. Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naseer Kanani on strongly condemned Mustang terrorist attack. Meanwhile, there was also attack at Hangu Police station to divert the attention and give colour of sectarian violence.

Reportedly, Indian spies Mohammad Hasnain and Ishaq Ameer who illegally entered Pakistan through the Pak-Afghan border in a bid to seek asylum a few days back, were terrorists behind the in Eid Milad-un-Nabi. It has been reported that they were in UAE from where they entered Afghanistan and later illegally entered Pakistan.

A day earlier, US Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer visited Peshawar to reaffirm the US commitment to border security and continued support for Pakistan in its fight against cross-border infiltration and militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He met the Inspector General of Frontier Corps and announced a new $250,000 program to enhance the Frontier Corps’ nighttime operational capabilities. He also met Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat and delivered $350,000 worth of safety and security equipment to enhance the safety and effectiveness of police forces conducting perilous counter-terrorism operations. US is trying to support religious freedom, tolerance, and respect for all of Pakistan’s faith traditions, in which Churches and Cathedrals are going to play a prominent place.

MASTUNG: 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 (TON) - Terrorist attack in Mastung killed over 69 Baloch Muslims and injured many others. Islamabad was receiving threats from the Indian military for surgical attacks, especially acts that would destabilize Balochistan. It is being claimed that the suicide bomber blew himself up in the religious procession at Al Falah Road. No group has so far accepted the responsibility. The spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naseer Kanani strongly condemned Mustang terrorist attack. Meanwhile, there was also an attack at Hangu Police Station to divert the attention and give colour of sectarian violence.

Reportedly, Indian spies Mohammad Hasnain and Ishaq Ameer who illegally entered Pakistan through the Pak-Afghan border in a bid to seek asylum a few days back, were terrorists behind the in Eid Milad-un-Nabi. It has been reported that they were in UAE from where they entered Afghanistan and later illegally entered Pakistan.

A day earlier, US Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer visited Peshawar to reaffirm the US commitment to border security and continued support for Pakistan in its fight against cross-border infiltration and militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He met the Inspector General of Frontier Corps and announced a new $250,000 program to enhance the Frontier Corps’ nighttime operational capabilities. He also met Inspector General of Police Akhtar Hayat and delivered $350,000 worth of safety and security equipment to enhance the safety and effectiveness of police forces conducting perilous counter-terrorism operations. US is trying to support religious freedom, tolerance, and respect for all of Pakistan’s faith traditions, in which Churches and Cathedrals are going to play a prominent place.