Islamabad : September 22 2024 : The Foreign Office in a media note has said today (Sunday) a group of diplomats traveling to Islamabad after their trip to Malam Jabba and Swat witnessed an incident. An advance scout police vehicle was hit by an IED which resulted in a casualty of the police detail. All members of the diplomatic corps have returned safely to Islamabad.
Our sympathies are with the families of the shaheed policeman and three injured in the incident.
We honour our law enforcement authorities that remain steadfast in the face of terrorists. Such acts will not deter Pakistan from its commitment towards the fight against terrorism.
But the question arises who invited diplomats to Malam Jaba and what was the purpose of going diplomats to Malam Jaba ? Its responsibility of the Foreign Office to clear any visit of diplomats in any part of KPK or Balochistan . Are Islamabad -based diplomats not aware that Pakistan is in the war like situation and their visit to these provinces needs proper clearance and foolproof security ?