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Express Tribune
2 days ago
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Four servicemen martyred in Waziristan
Listen to article Four servicemen have been martyred fending off a terrorist attack on a security check post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa that also left six attackers dead, the military announced on Thursday – the day five terrorists were also eliminated in two separate engagements in Balochistan. "On the night between May 28 and 29, Indian-sponsored khwarij attempted to attack a security forces check-post in general area Shawal, North Waziristan District. The attempt was effectively thwarted by own troops and in ensuing fire exchange, six Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell," the military's media wing said in a statement. However, four servicemen, including a young lieutenant, embraced martyrdom during the intense fire exchange with the attackers. Lieutenant Daniyal Ismail, 24, resident of Mardan district, a brave young officer who was leading his troops from front, fought gallantly and embraced Shahadat along with his three men, the ISPR added. The three other martyred soldiers have been identified by the ISPR as Naib Subedar Kashif Raza, 42, resident of Chakwal district; Lance Naik Fiaqat Ali, 35, resident of Haripur district; and Sepoy Muhammad Hameed, 26, resident of Abbottabad district. Meanwhile, security forces neutralised one Indian-sponsored kharji in another encounter in Chitral district. "Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country," the ISPR said, adding that such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve. Separately, security forces killed five India-backed terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Wednesday, the military's media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first operation conducted in Loralai district, four terrorists linked to the India-sponsored group Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intense exchange of fire. The operation was launched on confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area, ISPR said. The terrorists were effectively engaged by the troops, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from their possession, it added. The statement shared that the slain individuals were actively involved in several acts of terrorism, including two major attacks on the N-70 highway near Rarasham on August 26, 2024, and February 18, 2025, which resulted in the martyrdom fo of 30 innocent civilians. Security officials said the Indian-sponsored terrorists had long been on the radar of law enforcement agencies and was being relentlessly pursued, it added. In a separate engagement in Kech district, another terrorist was killed during a brief encounter with security forces, ISPR said. The military reiterated its resolve to root out Indian-sponsored terrorism from Pakistani soil, vowing to bring all perpetrators and their facilitators to justice.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
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Four soldiers martyred, seven terrorists killed in K-P operations: ISPR
Listen to article Seven India-backed terrorists were killed in two separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), while four security personnel, including a young officer, embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire, the military's media wing reported on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on the night of May 28–29, Indian-sponsored 'Khwarij' attempted to attack a security forces check post in the general area of Shawal in North Waziristan district. 'Own troops effectively thwarted the attempt and, during the intense exchange of fire, six Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell,' the ISPR said. Also read: Five terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR However, four soldiers, including Lieutenant Daniyal Ismail (24, resident of Mardan), were martyred in the engagement. The three other soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice were identified as Naib Subedar Kashif Raza (42, Chakwal), Lance Naik Fiaqat Ali (35, Haripur), and Sepoy Muhammad Hameed (26, Abbottabad). In a separate encounter in Chitral district, security forces 'successfully neutralised another Indian-sponsored Khwarij'. The ISPR said sanitisation operations are ongoing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored kharji in the area. It reiterated the military's commitment to eradicate terrorism from Pakistan. 'Security forces remain determined to eliminate the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country,' ISPR added.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
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Five terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
Listen to article Security forces killed five India-backed terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Wednesday, the military's media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), in the first operation conducted in Loralai district, four terrorists linked to the India-sponsored group Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intense exchange of fire. The operation was launched on confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area, ISPR said. The terrorists were effectively engaged by the troops, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from their possession, it added. Read more: Nine India-backed terrorists killed in K-P IBOs: ISPR The statement shared that the slain individuals were actively involved in several acts of terrorism, including two major attacks on the N-70 highway near Rarasham on August 26, 2024, and February 18, 2025, which resulted in the martyrdom fo of 30 innocent civilians. Security officials said the Indian-sponsored terrorists had long been on the radar of law enforcement agencies and was being relentlessly pursued, it added. In a separate engagement in Kech district, another terrorist was killed during a brief encounter with security forces, ISPR said. The military reiterated its resolve to root out Indian-sponsored terrorism from Pakistani soil, vowing to bring all perpetrators and their facilitators to justice.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
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Afghan Taliban warn Khawarij against illegal jihad in Pakistan
Listen to article Senior Afghan Taliban commander Saeedullah Saeed has warned militant factions against unauthorized jihad, particularly in Pakistan, saying such actions are against Shariah and the orders of the Islamic Emirate's leadership. Speaking at a police passing-out ceremony, Saeed said that fighting in any country, including Pakistan, without the explicit command of the Amir is impermissible. 'Joining various groups to wage jihad abroad does not make one a true mujahid,' he stated. 'Only the Amir of the state has the authority to declare jihad—not individuals or groups.' Saeed emphasized that those carrying out attacks independently or moving between regions to conduct operations cannot be classified as legitimate fighters under Islamic law. 'Jihad based on personal ego or group loyalty is considered fasad (corruption), not legitimate resistance,' he added. He further stated that the Afghan leadership has prohibited unauthorized entry into Pakistan, and any such act constitutes disobedience. 'Groups attacking in the name of jihad are defying both Shariah and the authority of the Afghan Emirate,' he warned. Security analysts in Pakistan welcomed the statement, saying it reinforces the country's counterterrorism narrative, domestic stability, and diplomatic positioning. Defense experts also noted that India-backed proxies operating under the name of Khawarij are engaged in activities that amount to terrorism, not religious struggle, further destabilizing the region.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
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Nine terrorists neutralised in K-P IBOs
Listen to article Security forces killed nine India-backed terrorists in three separate operations in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank and Khyber districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Sunday. According to the ISPR, the media wing of the military, the Khwarij – a term used for the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan – were killed on the night between Saturday and Sunday. It said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the slain Indian sponsored terrorists. "An intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of Indian sponsored khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian-sponsored khwarij were sent to hell," the ISPR stated. Another intelligence based operation was conducted in Tank District and in ensuing fire exchange, two more Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell by the security forces. In third encounter that took place in general area Bagh, Khyber district, own troops successfully neutralised three more Indian-sponsored khwarij," it added. "Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Indian-sponsored khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas." According to the ISPR statement, sanitization operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area. "The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country," it added. President Asif Zardari praised the security forces for their bravery in killing nine Indian-sponsored terrorists in three separate operations in K-P. He appreciated the security forces' successful operations to eliminate India-backed terrorists. The president said that the security forces would continue to operate until the terrorists were completely eliminated. "Our resolve to eliminate terrorist elements and defend the country remains unwavering," he said, reiterating the national resolve to completely eliminate "Fitnat-ul-Khawarij".
