29 terrorists killed as Pakistan strikes militant hideouts along Afghan border
Key takeaways
- He said that security forces conducted a well-planned intelligence-led ground operation in Bajaur district on June 28, targeting militants linked to Indian proxy Jamaat ul Ahrar and Fitna al-Khawarij.
- During the operation, high-value militant commander Khan Farosh alias Zabal along with three other militants belonging to Jamaat ul Ahrar were killed, while several others sustained injuries.
- This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan 29 terrorists killed as Pakistan strikes militant hideouts along Afghan border Info minister says terrorist commander of Indian proxy Jamaat ul Ahrar killed in precise engagement By Web Desk | Published June 29, 2026
Make us preferred on Google Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/FileInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar said that security forces killed 29 militants in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) followed by caliberated strikes targeting terrorist hideouts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
In a post on X, Tarar said that the strikes were carried out in the aftermath of recent multiple terrorist incidents inside Pakistan against the innocent people of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Balochistan and Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) Camp in Karachi.