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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
At least 14 terrorists killed in Balochistan's Zhob district: ISPR
Security forces killed at least 14 terrorists in a 'sanitisation' operation near the Sambaza area of Zhob district on the night of August 8 and 9, the military said in a statement on Saturday According to the military's media wing, weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from those killed. The statement added that security forces remain committed to safeguarding the country's frontiers and thwarting attempts to undermine peace, stability and progress. The action followed earlier engagements in the same area on August 7 and 8, in which 33 terrorists were killed, bringing the total to 47 in two days of counter-terrorism operations. Read: Security forces kill 33 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghan border 'Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result of precise, bold and skillful engagement, 33 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell,' it added. 'A large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered.' On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan. Own troops… — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 8, 2025 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for successfully foiling the infiltration attempt. 'The brave personnel of the security forces risked their lives to stop the terrorists and frustrate their nefarious designs,' he said in a statement issued by his office. PM @CMShehbaz has paid tribute to security forces for successfully thwarting and taking action against terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij who attempted to infiltrate Pakistan from the Pak-Afghan border in the Zhob district #News #RadioPakistanhttps:// — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 8, 2025 The premier emphasised the nation's support for the security forces, saying that 'the entire nation stands with the security forces in their fight against terrorism.' He reiterated his commitment to eliminating all forms of terrorism from the country and underscored the government's determination to maintain peace and security.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
33 militants crossing Afghan border killed
ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed at least 33 Indian-sponsored militants attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan in the early hours of Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to the military's media wing, the movement of a large group of militants- described as belonging to the Indian proxy network 'Fitna al Khwaraj' - was detected in the Sambaza area of Zhob District, Balochistan, during the night between August 7 and 8. Security forces kill 54 terrorists infiltrating through Pakistan-Afghanistan border Troops engaged the infiltrators in a 'precise, bold and skillful' operation, thwarting their attempt to cross the border. A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the site. A sanitisation operation is under way in the area to clear any remaining militants, the ISPR said, adding that Pakistan's security forces remain 'resolute and unwavering' in their mission to defend the country's borders and eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorism. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Pakistan: Over 30 militants killed in Afghan border clash
Shafaq News – Islamabad On Friday, Pakistan's army said its troops killed 33 militants while repelling a cross-border incursion from Afghanistan into North Waziristan. In a post on X, the Inter-Services Public Relations revealed that the fighters were intercepted and targeted with 'precise fire,' leaving weapons, ammunition, and explosives in their wake. The military alleged the group was 'Indian-sponsored.' On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of troops… — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 8, 2025 The incident marks the latest in a series of deadly confrontations along the border. In April, security forces said they killed 54 militants in two days during operations near Hassan Khel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, part of Azm-e-Istehkam, a 2024 campaign of combat operations and socio-economic measures fighting militancy. Since 2017, Pakistan has bolstered the Durand Line—a 2,600-kilometer frontier with Afghanistan—with fencing, watchtowers, and surveillance systems to deter infiltration and smuggling, though cross-border raids persist.
