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DG ISPR addresses press conference on security situation
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DG ISPR addresses press conference on security situation

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, addressed a press conference on the country's security situation.
  • He reported that 40,348 intelligence-based operations were conducted this year by all security forces, with over 31,000 occurring in Balochistan.
  • In 2026, Pakistan experienced 3,145 terrorism incidents, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting 1,971 and Balochistan reporting 1,148.

Pakistan's military has reported conducting over 40,000 intelligence-based operations nationwide this year, with a significant focus on Balochistan. The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that more than 31,000 of these operations took place in the restive province.

These operations involved all security forces, including the police, civil armed forces, intelligence agencies, and the armed forces. The briefing provided an overview of the security situation, with particular emphasis on Balochistan, an area that has seen persistent security challenges.

Regarding terrorism incidents, the DG ISPR stated that 3,145 such events occurred across the country in 2026. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province recorded the highest number with 1,971 incidents, followed by Balochistan with 1,148. The remaining 26 incidents were reported from other parts of the country.

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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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