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Express Tribune
6 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Army major, soldier martyred during Mastung IBO
Listen to article A Pakistan Army major and a sepoy embraced martyrdom while three terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group "Fitna al Hindustan" were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mastung district, the military said on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on July 23 following reports of terrorist presence in the area. 'During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location, and resultantly, three terrorists were sent to hell,' the statement said. On 23 July 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Mastung District, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Hindustan. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and… — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 24, 2025 However, during the intense exchange of fire, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, 31, a resident of Khushab district, was martyred while leading his troops from the front. He was accompanied in martyrdom by Sepoy Nazam Hussain, 22, from Jhelum district. The military said a sanitisation operation was ongoing to ensure the elimination of any other Indian-sponsored terrorists in the vicinity. 'The security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve,' the ISPR said.


Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Eight terrorists killed in Kalat IBOs: ISPR
Listen to article Security forces have killed eight terrorists during two successive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan's Kalat district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to the military's media wing, the first operation was launched on July 19, targeting a location suspected of harbouring terrorists linked to the group. 'During the operation, four terrorists were successfully neutralized,' the ISPR stated. Acting on intelligence gathered during the mission, a follow-up sanitization operation was carried out on July 21 in the surrounding areas. 'Four more terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan were hunted down and sent to hell,' the ISPR added. Security personnel also discovered and dismantled a terrorist hideout during the course of the operations. A large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered from the site. Also Read: 200 stranded tourists rescued in G-B after flash floods 'Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain resolute in defeating all threats to the peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan,' the ISPR emphasized, reaffirming the military's commitment to eradicating terrorism. President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the successful operation. In his statement, the President commended the forces for 'bringing anti-state elements to justice with courage and professional excellence.' 'Terrorists seek to sabotage peace and stability — something that will not be allowed under any circumstances. The nation is united, and terrorism will be defeated at all costs,' he stated, adding that operations would continue until terrorism is completely eradicated from Pakistan. Read: Bangladesh air force jet crash kills 27, mostly children Separately, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces, calling the operation in Kalat a significant success. 'We salute the security forces for sending Indian-backed terrorists to hell and foiling their malicious intentions through timely action,' he said. Naqvi added that the nation viewed such efforts with admiration. 'The humiliating end of these Indian-sponsored terrorists sends a clear message — there is no hiding place for such conspiracies in Pakistan. Every last terrorist will be eliminated from the country,' he asserted.


Business Recorder
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Nine terrorists killed, eight arrested in Malakand
ISLAMABAD: In a major counter-terrorism success, Pakistani security forces, in coordination with Police, Levies, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and District Administration, conducted a four-day joint intelligence-based operation in Malakand District, targeting elements of the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna al Khwarij. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation, which took place from 16 to 20 July, resulted in the elimination of nine Indian-sponsored terrorists, while eight others were apprehended. The forces engaged In multiple intense fire exchanges before neutralising the militants. Two hideouts used by the group were also dismantled, and a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was seized. The local population lauded the operation and expressed full support for the state's ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorism. A sanitisation operation is currently underway to ensure no remaining elements of the militant group remain in the area. The security forces and law enforcement agencies, with the backing of the nation, remain resolute in their mission to eradicate Indian-sponsored terrorism and maintain peace and stability across the country. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025


Business Recorder
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
13 terrorists killed in separate operations in Malakand, Kalat: ISPR
Security forces have killed 13 Indian-backed terrorists during separate operations in Kalat and Malakand districts, the military's media wing said on Sunday. Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Kalat. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was launched on July 19-20 based on reports about the presence of militants linked to 'Indian proxy network Fitna al Hindustan.' Security forces effectively engaged the hideout, and following an intense exchange of fire, four terrorists were 'sent to hell,' the ISPR said in its statement. The slain terrorists were allegedly involved in multiple acts of terrorism in the area. A cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered during the operation, it said. A follow-up sanitisation operation is underway to eliminate any remaining threat, the military said, adding that Pakistan's security forces remain determined to root out 'Indian-sponsored terrorism' and reaffirm the nation's resolve to bring perpetrators to justice. Nine terrorists killed in Hangu operation Meanwhile, nine Indian sponsored terrorists were killed, while eight others were apprehended in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Malakand region. 'From 16-20 July 2025, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by the security forces along with police, Levies, CTD and district administration in Malakand district, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij,' the ISPR said. The security forces surrounded and effectively engaged the khwarij location, and 'after intense multiple fire exchanges nine Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell, while eight khwarij were apprehended'. Two hideouts used by khwarij were also busted and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered, it said. 'Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to the State's counter terrorism efforts,' the ISPR said. The military's media wing said sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as the security forces and law enforcement agencies are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian sponsored terrorism from the country. The development comes days after a Pakistan Army officer was martyred while three terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed outfit Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Awaran district. The development comes days after a Pakistan Army officer was martyred while three terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed outfit Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Awaran district.


Business Recorder
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Four terrorists killed in Balochistan's Kalat district: ISPR
Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kalat district of Balochistan, the military's media wing said on Sunday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on July 19-20 based on reports about the presence of militants linked to 'Indian proxy network Fitna al Hindustan.' Security forces effectively engaged the hideout, and following an intense exchange of fire, four terrorists were 'sent to hell,' the ISPR said in its statement. The slain terrorists were allegedly involved in multiple acts of terrorism in the area. A cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered during the operation. A follow-up sanitisation operation is underway to eliminate any remaining threat, the military said, adding that Pakistan's security forces remain determined to root out 'Indian-sponsored terrorism' and reaffirm the nation's resolve to bring perpetrators to justice. The development comes days after a Pakistan Army officer was martyred while three terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed outfit Fitna al Hindustan were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Awaran district.