{
  "id": 16497558,
  "title": "Six terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in DI Khan operation: ISPR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/six-terrorists-killed-two-soldiers-martyred-in-di-khan-operation-ispr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:23:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445869/six-terrorists-killed-two-soldiers-martyred-in-di-khan-operation-ispr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, security forces engaged in an intelligence-led operation in the Zarkani area of Dera Ismail Khan district, resulting in the death of six terrorists. Tragically, two soldiers lost their lives in an exchange of fire during the operation. Naik Ghulam Murtaza, a 36-year-old resident of Gujrat district, and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed, a 30-year-old from Talagang, were identified as the martyred soldiers, both having fought bravely and been killed in action. The ISPR reported that the deceased terrorists had been involved in attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies, and the killing of civilians. Following the operation, a sanitization effort is underway to ensure the area is clear of any remaining terrorists. The government's counterterrorism framework, \"Azm-e-Istehkam,\" will continue targeting foreign-sponsored terrorism. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their admiration for the security forces, praising their bravery, dedication, and sacrifices for the protection of the nation. Both leaders paid tribute to the martyred soldiers and extended their condolences to their families. Zardari underscored the commitment to thwarting terrorist conspiracies, while the prime minister reaffirmed the government's resolve to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan under the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative.",
  "summary": "Security forces killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district on Saturday, while two soldiers were martyred in an exchange of fire, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, the operation was conducted in the Zarkani area following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the “Indian…",
  "key_points": [
    "Six terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan operation",
    "Two soldiers martyred, Naik Ghulam Murtaza and Sepoy Taseer Ahmed",
    "Azm-e-Istehkam framework to combat foreign-sponsored terrorism"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Six terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in DI Khan operation: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/six-terrorists-killed-two-soldiers-martyred-in-di-khan-operation-ispr-16507919",
        "published": "2026-10-25T11:33:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "6 terrorists killed, 2 soldiers martyred during Dera Ismail Khan IBO: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/6-terrorists-killed-2-soldiers-martyred-during-dera-ismail-khan-ibo",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:18:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}