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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Army officer, soldier martyred in Mastung anti-terror operation
Listen to article An army major and a sepoy were martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mastung district, the military's media wing said on Thursday, while two law-enforcement personnel also embraced martyrdom in separate terrorist attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a news release that 31-year-old brave officer Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, who hailed from Khushab district, fought gallantly while leading his troops from the front, and embraced Shahadat along with Sepoy Nazam Hussain, 22, who hailed from Jhelum district. According to the ISPR, security forces killed three terrorists belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Hindustan during the IBO in Mastung. "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and resultantly, three terrorists were sent to hell," said the news release. "However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal (age: 31 years, resident of District Khushab), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat along with another brave son of soil Sepoy Nazam Hussain (age: 22 years, resident of District Jhelum)," it added. "Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area, as 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." In K-P, Tall Scouts Lance Naik Zafar, a resident of Kamar Dhand village of Kohat district, was martyred in a sniper attack, while an FC Jawan was martyred and two injured in a terrorist attack on their vehicle in the Bannu district. Sources said that one terrorist was injured in the retaliatory fire from the police, who was taken away by his fellow terrorists. Police also recovered a pistol and magazine, as they started a search operation in the area. Meanwhile, President Asif Zardari commended the security forces for eliminating three terrorists in an IBO against Fitna-tul-Hindustan in Mastung. Zardari paid tribute to Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal and Sepoy Nazam Hussain, who were martyred in the operation, and saluted them for their sacrifice. "Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal Shaheed and Sepoy Nazam Hussain Shaheed set a new example of bravery by sacrificing their lives in defence of the motherland, Zardari said. He expressed his heartfelt sympathy with the families of the martyrs and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs. The president said that the sacrifices of the security forces would not go in vain. "The nation will always remember the sacrifices of its martyrs," he said. "The operation will continue until Indian sponsored terrorism is eradicated. The nation stands by its forces in eliminating terrorism." Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also paid glowing tributes to Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal and Sepoy Nazam Hussain and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praised the fallen soldiers for their unwavering courage and selfless devotion to duty. "Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal and Sepoy Nazam Hussain displayed exceptional bravery in the line of duty and succeeded in eliminating three terrorists before making the ultimate sacrifice," the interior minister said in a statement. Naqvi emphasised that the two soldiers laid down their lives for the security and sovereignty of the country and were granted the highest honour in the form of martyrdom. "Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Shaheed Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal and Sepoy Nazam Hussain will live forever in our hearts." The minister noted that the nation owed its peace and stability to the blood of its martyrs. "The entire country is proud of the supreme sacrifices rendered by our brave sons. They have written a new chapter of heroism in the fight against terrorism," he added. Naqvi reiterated the government's firm resolve to continue the war against terrorism until the last terrorist was eliminated. He assured the families of the martyrs that the nation stood shoulder to shoulder with them in their hour of grief. (WITH INPUT FROM OUR DERA ISMAIL KHAN CORRESPONDENT AND APP)
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
2 Pakistani army personnel killed in Balochistan
Agency: Last Updated: July 24, 2025, 21:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Karachi, Jul 24 (PTI) Two Pakistani army personnel, including a Major, were killed during an intelligence-based operation against insurgent groups in the restive Balochistan province on Thursday, the military said. The operation was carried out at Mastung district. 'During the operation, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal and Sepoy Nazam Hussain were killed," the military's media wing said. Three militants were also killed in the operation, it said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all Balochistan has witnessed a surge in insurgent activities in recent months. Earlier this month, three members of a Qawwali troupe were killed, and several others injured, when their bus was attacked near the Parod area on the Karachi-Quetta national highway. PTI CORR SCY SCY (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds 2 Pakistani army personnel killed in Balochistan Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Arab News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Army says major, sepoy killed in counterterror operation in Pakistan's southwest
ISLAMABAD: An army major and a sepoy were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's southwestern Mastung district, the military's media wing said on Thursday amid Islamabad's battle against surging militancy. The latest operation took place in Balochistan's Mastung district on July 23 when security forces received reports of the presence of "terrorists" belonging to "Fitna al Hindustan," a term the Pakistani military uses for militants it says are backed by neighbor and archrival India. The military said three militants were killed during its counterterror operation. However, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, 31, and Sepoy Nazam Hussain, 22, were killed during the exchange of fire, the military's media wing said. "Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist 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 military said. "And such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve." Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has long been the site of separatist and insurgent violence, and Islamabad has frequently alleged Indian involvement in destabilizing activities there, a charge New Delhi denies. India accuses Pakistan of training and funding militant groups in the part of disputed Kashmir that New Delhi administers. Islamabad denies the allegations and says it only extends diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir. The two countries engaged in the worst fighting between them since 1998 in May this year, pounding each other with drones, fighter jets, missiles and artillery fire before Washington brokered a ceasefire on May 10.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- 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.
