{
  "id": 9531094,
  "title": "Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation: security sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/eight-terrorists-killed-in-north-waziristan-intelligence-based",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:05:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631152/eight-terrorists-killed-in-north-waziristan-intelligence-based-operation-security-sources"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 24, security forces in Pakistan killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, according to Pakistan Television (PTV). The operation was initiated after intelligence suggested the presence of terrorists in the area, with their hideouts subsequently destroyed. Weapons, ammunition, and other equipment were recovered from the slain terrorists. The terrorists had attempted to utilize a mosque as cover, but the security forces respected the mosque's sanctity while targeting the terrorists. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist group Fitna al-Khawarij, also known as the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).",
  "summary": "A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other equipment was also recovered from the possession of slain terrorists",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}