17 hardcore terrorists gunned down by Pak Army in Balochistan’s anti-terror blitz

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani security forces launched series of intelligence-based operations across multiple districts of Balochistan, intensifying nationwide counter-terrorism drive, at the time when the sparsely populated region witnessed surge in terrorism. The coordinated strikes hit suspected militant strongholds in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar, and Kech, where security forces targeted hideouts linked to ongoing threats in the region. Security sources report that fierce and prolonged exchanges of fire broke out during the raids, resulting in the killing of 17 militants associated with the group identified as “Fitna-al-Hindustan.” Officials described the outcome as blow to active militant networks operating in the province. The operations were executed on precise, actionable intelligence, allowing security forces to simultaneously engage multiple targets in a highly coordinated offensive aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure. After clearance of areas, forces recovered substantial stockpile of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. Several pre-assembled improvised explosive devices (IEDs), allegedly intended for future attacks, were also seized. Investigators are now analyzing the recovered materials to map out wider terror networks and identify logistical and support links behind the groups. Sanitisation operations remain underway across the affected districts to ensure complete elimination of any remaining threats. Authorities confirmed that the national counter-terror campaign under “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, continues at full intensity. Officials reiterated that operations against both externally backed and internally facilitated militant elements will persist, as security forces maintain pressure to stabilize Balochistan and other sensitive regions. Pakistani forces foil Major Suicide Attack, gun down 4 Militants in Waziristan