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Pakistan Security Forces Kill 11 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
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Pakistan Security Forces Kill 11 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Pakistani security forces killed 11 terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
  • The targeted groups were identified by the state as Fitna al Khawarij (linked to TTP) and Fitna al Hindustan (linked to Balochistan-based groups with alleged Indian ties).
  • The operations come amid a reported intensification of violence in July, which was the deadliest month of 2026 for security personnel and civilians.

Security forces in Pakistan have eliminated 11 terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. State-run Radio Pakistan reported Thursday that the militants were affiliated with groups designated by the state as "Fitna al Khawarij" and "Fitna al Hindustan."

In Bannu, security forces conducted an IBO against Fitna al Khawarij, killing two terrorists and recovering weapons and ammunition.

— Radio PakistanReporting on specific operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The government uses "Fitna al Khawarij" to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The term "Fitna al Hindustan" is employed to underscore alleged Indian involvement in fostering terrorism and destabilization within Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan.

Operations were conducted in multiple locations. In Bannu, security forces killed two terrorists and recovered weapons. In South Waziristan's Ladha area, five "Khawarij" terrorists were neutralized. Meanwhile, four terrorists linked to "Fitna al Hindustan" were killed in the Sasool area of Khuzdar district, with security forces reportedly using a quadcopter in the operation.

Security forces effectively targeted Fitna al Hindustan terrorists with the assistance of [a] quadcopter.

— Radio PakistanReporting on specific operations in Balochistan.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for thwarting the terrorists' plans. He stated that the nation stands united against terrorism and in solidarity with its security forces. These operations follow a larger counter-terrorism push in August, where the military reported eliminating 49 terrorists in separate IBOs in the same regions.

Security forces had thwarted the terrorists’ nefarious designs by taking timely action.

— Mohsin NaqviInterior Minister's statement on the success of the operations.

The report highlights a significant increase in violence. According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, July 2026 was the deadliest month of the year, with 205 people killed, including 112 security personnel. Balochistan saw a 241% surge in deaths, while mainland Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded a 105% increase compared to June.

The nation stood united against terrorism and in solidarity with the security forces.

— Mohsin NaqviInterior Minister's statement on national unity.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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