Pakistan on Sunday condoled the martyrdom of 12 Turkish soldiers during counter-terrorism operations. In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, “We are deeply saddened to learn that 12 Turkish soldiers have been martyred during counter-terrorism operations on 22-23 December 2023.” “Pakistan strongly condemns the scourge of terrorism. We are confident that the brotherly Turkish nation will overcome this tragedy with characteristic grit and determination,” she added.
