Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry clarified that the Pakistan Army has no interest in harming innocent civilians under the guise of counterterrorism. He said that only those who shelter terrorists or store explosives in their homes must face the consequences. The statement came during a session with students under the ISPR's internship program, focusing on national security and development in Balochistan.

Addressing student questions, especially from Balochistan, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif stressed that successful operations depend on local support. "Operations only succeed when the public identifies terrorists themselves," he said. He explained that clearing an area ...