RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army successfully carried out an intelligence-based operation in Tank on Friday, resulting in the elimination of two terrorists, including a highly wanted militant involved in significant attacks.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement, revealing that the operation took place during the night between January 4 and 5.
The ISPR reported that, following an intense exchange of fire, the two terrorists, including the high-value target (HVT) Gul Yousaf, also known as Toor, were neutralized.
Gul Yousaf was notorious for his involvement in numerous terrorist activities against security forces, including high-profile attacks in Tank and DI Khan districts, as well as extortion and the targeted killing of innocent civilians.
The statement highlighted that Gul Yousaf was a highly wanted individual, with the government having placed a head bounty of Rs2.5 million on him.
The successful operation reflects the security forces’ commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country, aligning with the collective will of the people, as emphasized by the ISPR.
Imran Khan Voices Concerns Over Upcoming Elections in Opinion Piece for The Economist
Meanwhile, the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has penned an opinion piece for the prestigious British magazine, The Economist, by invitation. In the article uploaded on January 4, he addressed the upcoming February 8 general elections and the prevailing economic situation in Pakistan.
Expressing concerns about the fairness of the electoral process, Khan asserted that since the vote of no confidence in April 2022, he and his party, PTI, have been consistently targeted by the establishment, including the army, security agencies, and civil bureaucracy.
Scheduled for next month, the elections have raised apprehensions from human rights watchdogs regarding the uneven playing field for certain political parties.
The transitional government, led by interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, has faced criticism, particularly in providing what some political parties describe as a favorable environment for the PML-N in Punjab.
Despite these concerns, the caretaker setup has refuted such impressions. Notably, Khan’s party recently lost a legal battle over its electoral symbol, the bat, when the Lahore High Court dismissed a petition challenging the nullification of PTI’s intra-party elections.
