{
  "id": 329692,
  "title": "Captain martyred, 7 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Hangu: ISPR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/captain-martyred-7-terrorists-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-329692",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T09:06:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2021456/captain-martyred-7-terrorists-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-hangu-ispr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, an intelligence-based operation in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulted in the loss of a captain's life and the deaths of seven terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was launched in response to reports of Fitna al Khawarij terrorists, a term used by the state to describe terrorists linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. During the firefight, Captain Hamza Akram, a 27-year-old resident of Punjab’s Narowal district, was killed while leading his troops. The ISPR stated that the terrorists had sought refuge in a mosque, despite its sacred nature. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased terrorists, who had been involved in various terrorist activities against security forces and civilians. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to Captain Akram, praising his sacrifice for the motherland. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed grief over the captain's death, lauding his courage and devotion, and vowing that operations against Fitna al Khawarij would continue until terrorism is completely eliminated.",
  "summary": "The military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday that a captain was martyred while seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district. In a statement , Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces conducted an IBO in Hangu on Friday following reports about the presence of terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khawarij — a…",
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        "title": "Captain martyred, 7 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Hangu: ISPR",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/captain-martyred-7-terrorists-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation",
        "published": "2026-08-08T04:14:42.000Z"
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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."
}