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14 more terrorists killed in Zhob mop-up operation
Listen to article Security forces have killed another 14 terrorists in a "sanitisation operation" in the Zhob district of volatile Balochistan province, the military said on Saturday — a day after 33 terrorists were neutralised while attempting to infiltrate into Pakistan from neighbouring Afghanistan. The military's media wing said a "deliberate sanitisation operation" was conducted in the surrounding areas of Sambaza along the Pak-Afghan border on the night between August 8 and 9. "During the conduct of the operation, 14 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were hunted down and successfully neutralised," the ISPR said in a statement. "Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were also recovered from the killed Khwarij." A day earlier, the ISPR reported that security forces had thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Sambaza area of Zhob on the night between August 7 and 8, in which 33 terrorists were "sent to hell". The number of Khwarij killed in two days has now risen to 47, the statement added, while releasing what it described as aerial images of the targeted terrorists in mountainous terrain. Terrorists from the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — responsible for much of the terrorist violence in the country — have been officially designated as "Fitna al-Khwarij." Officials claim they receive financial and material support from India's intelligence agency, RAW. The ISPR stated that the security forces remain committed to securing the nation's frontiers and thwarting attempts to sabotage the peace, stability, and progress of Pakistan. The TTP and its affiliated groups fled across the border into Afghanistan following their defeat in the 2014 Zarb-e-Azb military offensive in the former tribal regions. There, they established sanctuaries that have since served as launch pads for cross-border attacks. In Afghanistan, the TTP forged a symbiotic alliance with other terrorist outfits — particularly the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — to intensify operations inside Pakistan. Officials in Islamabad say they have credible evidence of both tactical and strategic coordination between the BLA's deadly Majeed Brigade and the TTP. These claims are echoed in the latest UN Security Council report, which unequivocally states that the Majeed Brigade and the TTP maintain "close coordination" in their terrorist activities. The report highlights several high-profile, complex attacks in 2025 as evidence of their operational synchronisation. Pakistan has repeatedly urged the interim Taliban regime to honour its pledge under the Doha Accord not to allow Afghan soil to be used by transnational militant groups against other countries. However, the Taliban has so far refrained from acting against these outfits, with reports suggesting it views them as leverage in its dealings with neighbouring states.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- 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.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
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- Express Tribune
33 terrorists killed as troops foil border breach attempt
The combo of pictures released by the military's media wing show targets hit by security forces along the Pak-Afghan border near Zhob. PHOTO: ISPR Listen to article Security forces thwarted a major infiltration attempt from Afghanistan, killing at least 33 terrorists in the Zhob district of Balochistan, the military said in a statement on Friday, adding that a "sanitisation operation" is ongoing for residual terrorist elements in the area. The movement of a sizeable group of Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij was detected by security forces in the Sambaza area of Zhob on the night between August 7and 8, the military's media wing, the ISPR, said in a statement. They were trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan 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." Terrorists from the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the group responsible for much of terrorist violence in the country, have officially been designated as "Fitna al Khwarij" who officials claim receive financial and material support from India's intelligence agency RAW. "A sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Khwarij found in the area," the ISPR added. "The security forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation's frontiers and to eradicate the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country." 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. 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. The TTP and its affiliated groups had fled across the border into Afghanistan following their rout in a major military operation, codenamed Zarb-e-Azb, in the erstwhile tribal areas of Pakistan in 2014. There, they found safe havens which they have since used as launch pads for attacks inside Pakistan. In Afghanistan, the TTP developed a symbiotic relationship with other terrorist groups — particularly the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — to step up attacks in Pakistan. Pakistani officials say they have credible evidence of tactical and strategic coordination between the BLA's lethal Majeed Brigade and the TTP. These claims were reinforced by the latest report of the UN Security Council, which explicitly states that the BLA – including its Majeed Brigade – and the TTP maintain "close coordination" in their terrorist activities. The report cites high-profile, complex attacks claimed by these groups in 2025 to illustrate the level of operational synchronisation between them. Pakistan has repeatedly urged the Taliban regime to honour its commitment under the Doha Accord not to allow Afghan soil to be used by any transnational group against other countries in the region and beyond. However, the Taliban regime has been reluctant to take action against these groups, amid reports it seeks to use them as leverage in negotiations with neighbouring states.
2 days ago
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Pakistani forces kill 33 militants in overnight operation near Afghan border
QUETTA, Pakistan -- Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants who attempted to enter the insurgency-hit southwest from neighboring Afghanistan, the military said Friday. The military said in a statement that an overnight operation took place in the Zhob district of Balochistan province, where troops spotted " Khwarij,' a phrase the government uses for Pakistani Taliban. A search operation was underway to find and eliminate any remaining insurgents, the military said. Pakistan often accuses the Taliban government in Afghanistan of turning a blind eye to militants operating near the frontier. Kabul denies the charge. The Pakistani military said the militants who were killed had the backing of India, though it offered no evidence to back up the allegation. Pakistan has long accused New Delhi of supporting the Pakistani Taliban and separatists in Baluchistan. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. In a statement, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for what he called a successful operation. Also on Friday, the government in Balochistan said it suspended mobile phone internet service until August 31 for security reasons. The measure comes ahead of the Aug. 14 Independence Day holiday, which celebrates Pakistan gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947. In recent years, insurgents in Balochistan have targeted people selling national flags ahead of the holiday. Baluchistan has for years been the scene of an insurgency by separatist groups, along with attacks by the Pakistani Taliban and the outlawed Baluch Liberation Army. The separatists demand independence from Pakistan's central government in Islamabad. Officials say the insurgency has been largely quelled, but violence continues. Currently, Pakistan's security forces are also carrying out intelligence-based operations in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where troops in April killed 54 Pakistani Taliban in what authorities described as the deadliest single-day clash for militants this year. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks, most claimed by Pakistani Taliban who are known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP, and are allies of the Afghan Taliban. TTP is a separate group and has been emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Many TTP leaders and fighters have found sanctuary in Afghanistan since then.
Japan Today
2 days ago
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- Japan Today
Pakistani forces kill 33 militants in overnight operation near Afghan border
By ABDUL SATTAR Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants who attempted to enter the insurgency-hit southwest from neighboring Afghanistan, the military said Friday. The military said in a statement that an overnight operation took place in the Zhob district of Balochistan province, where troops spotted " Khwarij,' a phrase the government uses for Pakistani Taliban. A search operation was underway to find and eliminate any remaining insurgents, the military said. Pakistan often accuses the Taliban government in Afghanistan of turning a blind eye to militants operating near the frontier. Kabul denies the charge. The Pakistani military said the militants who were killed had the backing of India, though it offered no evidence to back up the allegation. Pakistan has long accused New Delhi of supporting the Pakistani Taliban and separatists in Baluchistan. There was no immediate comment from New Delhi. In a statement, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for what he called a successful operation. Also on Friday, the government in Balochistan said it suspended mobile phone internet service until August 31 for security reasons. The measure comes ahead of the Aug. 14 Independence Day holiday, which celebrates Pakistan gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947. In recent years, insurgents in Balochistan have targeted people selling national flags ahead of the holiday. Baluchistan has for years been the scene of an insurgency by separatist groups, along with attacks by the Pakistani Taliban and the outlawed Baluch Liberation Army. The separatists demand independence from Pakistan's central government in Islamabad. Officials say the insurgency has been largely quelled, but violence continues. Currently, Pakistan's security forces are also carrying out intelligence-based operations in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where troops in April killed 54 Pakistani Taliban in what authorities described as the deadliest single-day clash for militants this year. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks, most claimed by Pakistani Taliban who are known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP, and are allies of the Afghan Taliban. TTP is a separate group and has been emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Many TTP leaders and fighters have found sanctuary in Afghanistan since then. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
