Pakistan’s information minister confirms Taliban drone attack attempts foiled

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, confirmed on X on Friday that "Fitna al Khawarij terrorists" attempted to launch drone attacks in Abbottabad, Swabi, and Nowshera.

However, he stated that Pakistan’s Anti-Drone Systems successfully intercepted and brought down all the drones, with no damage to life reported.

Tarar also highlighted that these incidents have once again exposed the direct linkages between the Afghan Taliban regime and terrorism in Pakistan.

He stated: “Fitna al khawarij terrorists have attempted to launch small drones in Abbottabad, Swabi and Nowshera. Anti-Drone Systems have brought down all the drones. No damage to life. The incidents have again exposed direct linkages between Afghan Taliban Regime and Terrorism in Pakistan.”