Pakistan dismantles Isis-K cell linked to bombings

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Pakistani intelligence has dismantled an Isis-K cell linked to bombings in Kabul, Moscow, and Kerman. This operation lasted seven months and involved cooperation across 21 nations, resulting in the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah and 38 others. The operation was led by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and aimed to address the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 U.S. soldiers. Key operatives were deported to various countries, including the U.S. and Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan for its efforts, thanking the government for the arrests during his recent speech to Congress. This development highlights Pakistan's renewed role in combating Isis-K.


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