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Security forces kill 48 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR

September 4, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: security forces have killed 48 militants affiliated with what the military described as Indian proxies, including Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij, during operations in different parts of Balochistan over the past 48 to 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations said Friday.

According to the military’s media wing, security forces conducted multiple intelligence-based operations in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi, killing 36 militants in the operations.

On Sept. 4, security forces detected and engaged militant movement in Mastung, triggering an intense exchange of fire that killed six militants allegedly sponsored by India. A cache of ammunition and improvised explosive devices was also destroyed at the site, ISPR said.

In another operation in the Shaban area of Quetta, troops identified four militant hideouts. Following an exchange of fire, 26 militants were killed, according to ISPR.

Security forces also raided a militant hideout in Kalat and killed two militants. In Bhag, Sibi district, security forces, working with local residents, thwarted an attempted attack on a police station. Two militants were killed during the exchange of fire, ISPR said.

The military said sanitisation operations were underway to eliminate any remaining militants in the affected areas.

ISPR said security forces and law enforcement agencies would continue their counterterrorism campaign under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” initiative to combat foreign-sponsored terrorism in the country.

Pakistan has experienced a rise in militant violence, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban returned to power.

A report by the Centre for Research and Security Studies said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan remained Pakistan’s main violence hotspots during the second quarter of 2026. The two provinces accounted for nearly 96% of violence-related fatalities recorded nationwide during the period.

According to the report, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 475 deaths, or more than 61% of the total, while Balochistan accounted for 265 deaths, or 34%.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also recorded the highest number of violent incidents, with 151 cases, representing 57% of the national total. Balochistan followed with 94 incidents, or 35%.

Security forces foil suicide bombing plot in South Waziristan

July 18, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Security forces said they foiled a major suspected terrorist attack in the Wana area of South Waziristan after destroying an explosives-laden vehicle before it could be used in a suicide bombing.

According to security officials, the intelligence-based operation targeted a vehicle packed with explosives that was allegedly being prepared for a terrorist attack.

Officials said the vehicle had been kept under surveillance for three days before it was struck after moving away from populated areas to minimize the risk to civilians.

Security officials said the operation destroyed the explosives-laden vehicle and a motorcycle. One suspected militant was killed and five others were injured during the operation.

The officials said the operation was conducted with a focus on protecting civilian lives and property, describing it as a successful effort to prevent a potentially devastating attack.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for thwarting the suspected attack, saying their timely action protected residents of Wana and nearby areas from possible devastation.

He commended the forces for their professionalism in neutralizing the explosives before the planned attack could be carried out.

Seven more militants killed in Balochistan operation, toll rises to 64

July 11, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed seven more suspected militants during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total number of militants killed in the operation to 64, according to security sources.

The operation, launched after the attack on the Mangi Dam police checkpoint, is being carried out jointly by security forces and police against militants the Pakistani government refers to as Fitna al-Khawarij. Security sources said air and ground operations remain underway across the affected areas.

According to the sources, a total of 102 suspected militants have been killed in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations conducted in the province.

Security officials said the operation would continue until all militants operating in the area are eliminated.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for their role in the operation.

Naqvi said terrorism must be eradicated completely, adding that those seeking to undermine peace would not be allowed safe havens anywhere in the country.

Security forces kill 48 militants in 72 hours of operations in North Waziristan

June 13, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 48 militants during operations in North Waziristan over a 72-hour period, the military’s media wing said Saturday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), troops conducted intelligence-based operations in Mir Ali and surrounding areas of North Waziristan, where 21 militants were killed in the latest action.

The ISPR said among those killed were identified militants including Khalid, Muftoon, Musa and Imran.

It added that a total of 48 militants, including four ring leaders, were killed during operations carried out over the past 72 hours. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the militants’ possession.

The military said the slain militants were involved in multiple terrorist activities, including attacks on security personnel and civilians.

ISPR added that sanitization operations are continuing in the area to eliminate remaining militants.

Security forces kill two militants in Bannu operation

April 20, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: security forces have killed two militants, including a highly wanted ring leader of Fitna al-Khawarij, during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation was launched after receiving reports of militant presence in the area.

During an intense exchange of fire, both militants were neutralized, and a suicide vest, weapons, and ammunition were recovered from their possession.

The statement identified the slain ring leader as Waheedullah alias Mukhtiar, who was involved in multiple terrorist activities and was on the list of most-wanted terrorists. A suicide bomber was also among those killed.

ISPR further stated that Waheedullah was responsible for attacks on security personnel and civilians, and was the main facilitator behind the February 21, 2026 suicide attack in Bannu, in which Lieutenant Colonel Gul Faraz embraced martyrdom.

The military said the operation was carried out to bring the perpetrators to justice and avenge the heinous act. It added that the timely action also thwarted a potential major incident.

Security forces have launched a clearance operation in the area and vowed to continue actions against all militants under ongoing counterterrorism efforts until complete elimination of terrorism.

Security forces continues ‘Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq’ against Afghan Taliban

March 7, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has continued Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq in response to what security officials described as an unprovoked action from across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

According to security sources, Pakistani forces carried out an aerial strike in North Waziristan along the border, destroying several positions belonging to the Afghan Taliban.

Sources said the operation inflicted heavy losses on the militants, forcing them to retreat. Several fighters were reportedly killed in the strikes, while others fled the area.

Security officials added that both ground and aerial operations against Afghan Taliban elements and militants linked to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan—referred to by authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij—are continuing in the border region.

The military operation will continue until its objectives are fully achieved, security sources said.

Security forces kill 18 Indian-proxy groups in two operations in Zhob

February 26, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 18 Indian-sponsored militants during two separate operations in Zhob district of Balochistan, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, ISPR said an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was carried out on February 24 in Zhob, resulting in the killing of eight militants described as Indian-backed “Khawarij.”

The following day, on February 25, security forces conducted a comprehensive clearance operation in the same district. According to ISPR, the operation was launched to eliminate hidden elements of what it termed the Indian proxy group “Fitna al Khawarij.”

During the operation, troops traced the movement of militants along multiple routes and effectively targeted their hideouts. After an intense exchange of fire, 10 more Indian-sponsored militants were killed.

ISPR said weapons, ammunition, and explosive materials were recovered from the slain militants, who were allegedly involved in multiple terrorist activities in the area.

The military’s media wing added that clearance operations are continuing to eliminate any remaining Indian-backed terrorists in the region. It reiterated that counterterrorism efforts are being pursued under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” vision and affirmed that security forces remain determined to eradicate externally sponsored terrorism from the country.

Security forces kill 34 militants in operations across KP and Balochistan

February 25, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 34 militants in multiple operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The military’s media wing said operations against what it described as Indian-backed proxy groups were intensified in recent days based on intelligence reports.

According to ISPR, on February 24, four separate engagements were carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the killing of 26 militants linked to the banned outfit referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij.”

An infiltration attempt near Hasan Khel in North Waziristan was foiled, where one militant was killed. The deceased was identified as an Afghan national.

In Lakki Marwat, three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation following an exchange of fire.

In the Narmi Khel area of Bannu, 10 militants were killed in two separate encounters.

In Mir Ali, North Waziristan, security forces eliminated 12 militants.

ISPR further stated that eight militants affiliated with what it termed “Fitna al-Hindustan” were killed during a clash in the Sambaza area of Zhob, Balochistan.

The military reiterated its commitment to continuing operations against militant groups to ensure peace and stability in the country.

Security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IBOs

February 6, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully neutralized 24 terrorists during two separate operations on February 4 and 5, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The militants, affiliated with Indian-backed proxy group Fitna al-Khawarij, were targeted in coordinated actions in the Orakzai and Khyber districts.

In Orakzai, security forces conducted an operation based on intelligence reports, striking militant hideouts. During intense gunfights, 14 terrorists were killed.

In a separate operation in Khyber district, 10 more terrorists were killed following an exchange of fire with security personnel.

The ISPR confirmed that search operations continue against other Indian-supported militants in the region. The clearance operations aim to eliminate all remaining terrorist elements, ensuring long-term stability.

The operations are part of the Pakistan Army’s anti-terrorism campaign “Vision Azm-e-Istiqamat”, reflecting a decisive crackdown on Indian-backed terrorism across the province.

Security forces kill 13 Indian-backed terrorists in KP operations

January 15, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Security forces eliminated 13 members of the Indian-backed militant group Fitna Al Khwarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces in Bannu District on 13-14 January 2026.

During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, eight khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence based operation was conducted by Security forces in Kurram District. In ensuing fire exchange, five khwarij were effectively neutralised.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.