Rallies have been held in the districts of Kohat and Kurram to show support for Pakistan’s armed forces amid the Pak-Afghan war and the rising tensions along the Afghan border.
Participants said they were expressing solidarity with the military during what officials have described as Operation Ghadb-ul-Haq.
Large turnout in both districts
Local residents, tribal elders, religious scholars and young people took part in the gatherings.
Organisers said people attended in large numbers in both districts.
Participants carried national flags and chanted slogans in support of the Pakistan Army.
Participants at the rallies praised what they described as a timely and firm response by the military to recent security challenges.
They said the operation was aimed at protecting national sovereignty and border security.
Message of unity and support amid the Pak-Afghan War
Several speakers told the crowds that the country must remain united during difficult times.
They said the nation stood alongside the armed forces and supported efforts to defend the country.
Some described the military as capable of responding to both internal and external threats.
There was no immediate comment from opposition political parties on the rallies.
Officials have not said how long the current operation will continue.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have increased in recent weeks following reports of cross-border incidents. Authorities say they are monitoring the situation closely.
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In the Ghulam Khan sector of the Pak-Afghan border, the Pakistan Army has carried out a very successful and decisive counter-attack, giving a crushing response to the enemy’s provocation.
According to security sources, the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, demonstrating professional skills and modern military tactics, have targeted an important military post of the Afghan Taliban and completely destroyed it.
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