Security forces kill 18 terrorists in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: state media

Security forces in Pakistan have reportedly killed 18 terrorists in two separate operations targeting the Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. The operations, conducted in North Waziristan and Mastung districts, were part of broader counterterrorism efforts under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision and Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3.

Security sources told state media PTV News that 13 terrorists were killed in North Waziristan, while five were killed in Mastung. In addition to the fatalities, large quantities of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased terrorists. Security forces continue to conduct clearance and search operations in the affected areas to eliminate any remaining threats and ensure stability.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif both praised the professionalism of the security forces and their commitment to eliminating terrorism. The officials expressed confidence that the operations would thwart terrorist plans and foreign support.