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A brazen terror attack in Pakistan's southern megacity Karachi on Saturday evening resulted in the deaths of three Pakistani Rangers and three assailants, the country's military announced. The assault targeted a Rangers camp, beginning with an explosion at the main gate and escalating into heavy gunfire.

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The assailants, after a blast at main gate of the camp, attempted to breach the perimeter security, however, their nefarious designs were decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of Rangers troops.

The Pakistan Armed Forces stated that the militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, often associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was responsible for the "cowardly" raid. According to the military's statement, vigilant Rangers troops decisively foiled the attackers' attempt to breach perimeter security after the initial blast.

In addition to the three Rangers killed, four others sustained injuries. Three attackers were also killed during the exchange, and one was wounded. The military vowed retaliation, asserting that Pakistan "will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country."

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The Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Attacks by the TTP and its affiliates have increased in recent years. Islamabad has previously accused Afghanistan of harboring militants since the Taliban's return to power in 2021, an allegation Kabul has consistently denied. The Sindh chief minister has requested a detailed report on the incident, while President Asif Ali Zardari offered condolences to the families of the fallen Rangers.

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heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the martyrs, and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured personnel.