Pakistan’s security forces have killed 74 terrorists in intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the military’s media wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the developments in separate statements issued on Friday, November 13.
The operations targeted militant hideouts in several areas as part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign.
43 Terrorists Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Security forces killed 43 terrorists during operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours. According to the ISPR, troops killed 35 militants in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, following intense exchanges of fire.
Another eight militants were killed during a separate operation in Orakzai district.
The military said the operations targeted multiple militant locations to dismantle networks operating in the province.
Security personnel also recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives, including improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
31 Militants Killed in Balochistan
Separately, security forces killed 31 militants during intelligence-based operations in the Kurram area of Quetta district.
The operation began on November 3 and involved targeting multiple militant hideouts. The ISPR described the targeted groups as Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan.
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the locations, according to the military.
Counterterrorism Operations to Continue
The ISPR said clearance operations were continuing to locate remaining militants in the affected areas.
It added that security forces and law enforcement agencies would maintain their counterterrorism campaign under Azm-e-Istehkam.
The initiative was approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan. Pakistan has faced increased militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in recent years. The military said operations would continue to address security threats and prevent further militant attacks.
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