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A Pakistan Army major and sepoy were martyred during an operation in Balochistan’s Mastung district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued on Thursday.

In a statement, the ISPR said the incident took place on Wednesday when the security Forces were conducting an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the district, on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan.

During the conduct of the operation, the Pakistani troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and as a result, three terrorists were sent to hell, the military’s media wing said.

However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Zeeyyad Salim Awal, 31, a resident of Khushab, a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.

The military statement further said that apart from the major, another brave son of the soil, Sepoy Nazam Hussain, 22, a resident of Jhelum district, embraced martyrdom.

“A sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area,” the ISPR statement read.

The security forces of Pakistan, it said, are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve.

13 terrorists have been killed by security forces in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in the Malakand and Kalat districts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in separate statements on Sunday.

According to the ISPR, nine terrorists were eliminated and eight arrested in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Malakand district, while four others were eliminated in Balochistan’s Kalat district.

The military’s media wing stated that the four-day intelligence-based operation in Malakand was carried out in coordination with the police, Levies, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and the district administration.

The operation was launched following reports of the presence of militants linked to what the ISPR described as an “Indian proxy,” the statement revealed.

The troops surrounded and effectively engaged the militants’ location, killing nine and arresting eight in an intense fire exchange, the ISPR stated. The two hideouts used by militants were also busted, and a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered.

The statement reads, “Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to the state’s counterterrorism efforts.”

The statement further stated that the sanitisation operation was conducted to eliminate any other militants in the area, as the security forces and law enforcement agencies, in step with the nation, were determined to wipe out the menace of militancy from the country.

In a separate operation in Kalat, four terrorists were killed, the ISPR said on Sunday. The operation targeted the reported presence of militants associated with the Indian proxy group ‘Fitna al-Hind,’ the statement added.

“During the conduct of the operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense exchange of fire, four Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.”

Pakistan’s security forces have killed 30 terrorists belonging to an “Indian proxy” outfit during an attempted infiltration through the Pak-Afghan border in the Hassan Khel tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

The country has seen a sharp rise in terror activities, particularly in KP and Balochistan since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

The military media wing stated that on the nights of July 2 and July 3, “movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan district”.

According to the ISPR, “all 30 Indian-sponsored khawarij were sent to hell” as a result of the military’s “prices and skilful engagement” after the security forces foiled their bid to infiltrate the border.

“A large number of weapons, explosives and ammunition have been recovered from the slain terrorists,” the statement added.

The military media wing appreciated the security forces’ “exceptional professionalism, vigilance and preparedness” in preventing a “potential catastrophe”.

The ISPR urged the Afghan government to “check and prevent the use of Afghan soil by ‘foreign proxies’ for orchestrating terrorist activities against Pakistan”.

“The security forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers and to eradicate the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country,” the statement added.

The incident occurred days after an explosive-laden vehicle of the Indian-sponsored terrorists rammed into a security forces vehicle in the North Waziristan district, martyring 13 Pakistan Army soldiers.

Five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on June 15-16, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed in a statement issued on Monday.

An Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) was conducted by the security forces in Peshawar District on the reported presence of Indian sponsored terrorists, said the military’s media wing.

“During the conduct of operation, own troops skillfully surrounded and effectively engaged the Indian sponsored khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian sponsored khwarij, including Kharji Haris and Kharji Baseer, were sent to hell,” said the ISPR.

The military’s media wing further said that another IBO was carried out in North Waziristan District and in ensuing fire exchange, one more terrorist was neutralised by the security forces.

“Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the Indian sponsored killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in these areas,” read the statement.

Additionally, the statement noted that sanitisation operations were launched to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, “as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country.”

Meanwhile, data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) shows a five percent rise in militant attacks in May compared to April, though the overall picture suggests militant groups largely remained contained despite the regional geopolitical climate.

According to the PICSS monthly security assessment, May recorded 85 militant attacks, a marginal rise from 81 in April.

These incidents resulted in 113 fatalities, including 52 security forces personnel, 46 civilians, 11 militants, and four members of peace committees. The month also saw 182 individuals injured, comprising 130 civilians, 47 security personnel, four militants, and one peace committee member.

Security forces have killed nine Indian sponsored Khwarij in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province in the last two days, Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued on Sunday.

“An intelligence-based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in Dera Ismail Khan District, on the reported presence of Indian sponsored Khwarij. During the operation, Pakistani troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location, and after an intense fire exchange, four Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell,” said the military’s media wing.

The ISPR further detailed that another intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Tank District, and in the ensuing fire exchange, security forces sent another two Indian sponsored Khwarij to hell.

In the third encounter that took place in the general area of Bagh, Khyber District, troops successfully neutralised three more Khwarij.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists, who had been actively involved in terrorist activities in these areas.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate remaining terrorists in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country, said the ISPR.

Pakistan has witnessed a sharp spike in terror incidents since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, particularly in the border provinces of KP and Balochistan.

However, the first quarter of 2025 saw promising trends in the security landscape of Pakistan, with the fatalities of militants and insurgents outnumbering the cumulative losses of civilians and security forces personnel.

Separately, the death toll in the Khuzdar bus blast near Zero Point rose to eight after two more female students succumbed to their injuries in a hospital on Sunday.

Media reports quoted security sources as claiming that two students, Shema Ibrahim and Muskan, died at the hospital after fighting for their life for four days.

Media reports stated that the explosion has claimed the lives of eight students, including seven females and one male student.

On May 21, at least five people, including three female students, were killed on the spot and 43 others wounded in the attack on a school bus near Zero Point in Khuzdar on the Quetta-Karachi highway when it was on students at the Army Public School (APS) in Khuzdar Cantonment.

Twelve terrorists of Indian proxy outfits were killed by security forces while two personnel were martyred in separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release issued on Monday.

The military’s media wing said the intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted on Saturday and Sunday against the banned militant Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group in KP and the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) in Balochistan.

The ISPR said an IBO was conducted in Lakki Marwat district during which troops engaged the enemy at its location and sent “five Indian sponsored” terrorists to “hell”.

In a second IBO in Bannu district, two “Indian sponsored Khawarij were successfully neutralised” by the security forces.

It added that terrorists ambushed a security forces convoy in another incident in North Waziristan district’s general area of Mir Ali, adding that two “Indian sponsored” terrorists were “sent to hell” after the effective response of troops.

“However, during the intense fire exchange, two brave sons of soil, Sepoy Farhad Ali Turi (age: 29 years, resident of Kurram district) and Lance Naik Sabir Afridi (age: 32 years, resident of Kohat district), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom.”

The military media wing said sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. “Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian abetted and prosecuted terrorism perpetrated through their proxies, and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it said.

Troops engaged the terrorists during the Balochistan operation at their location in Awaran district’s general area of Gishkur and killed “Indian-sponsored terrorist Younas” in an intense fire exchange, while two more were wounded.

“In another engagement in Turbat City, Kech district, security forces successfully neutralised two Indian-sponsored terrorists; terrorist ring leader Sabr Ullah and terrorist Amjad alias Bichoo,” the ISPR said.

It added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the terrorists, who were actively involved in multiple activities against law enforcement agencies and target killing of innocent civilians.

“Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any terrorist present in the area, as security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts by Indian proxies at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.”

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Sunday said that Pakistan will never be deterred and can never be coerced.

“The truth is that India is not the US and Pakistan is not Afghanistan. India is not Israel, and Pakistan is not Palestine. The reality is that Pakistan will never be deterred. Can never be coerced,” he said in an interview with the Turkish state-run news agency, Anadolu Agency.

Without conducting an investigation and presenting evidence, New Delhi had accused Islamabad of orchestrating the April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in Pahalgam, which had killed 26 people. 

Pakistan had strongly rejected the allegations and called for a neutral and transparent probe into the matter. 

On the night of May 6-7, India launched a series of strikes in Punjab and Azad Kashmir, killing over 30 civilians. Pakistan responded by downing five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, one Su-30 and one MiG-29 and later also intercepted dozens of its drones.

As the situation turned into a military confrontation between the neighbouring nuclear powers, it took US President Donald Trump’s intervention for both sides to agree to a ceasefire last week.

“We are a peace-loving nation, but if provoked, coerced, and aggression is done… retribution will be swift and brutal. There should be no doubt about that,” DG ISPR clarified.

He further said that Pakistan will never bow down to Indian hegemony, adding, “the sooner they realise this, the better it will be for regional peace and the world.”

He highlighted that Pakistan has been the biggest victim of terrorism in the world. 

“Since January 2024, there have been 3,700 terrorist incidents in Pakistan. In these less than 17 months, the casualties have been 3,896, out of which 1,315 are shaheeds (martyrs),” he said, adding that terrorism is being sponsored and abetted by India.

Emphasising that terrorism, extremism and hatred were India’s internal problems, DG ISPR said that the New Delhi government was cracking down on groups, including Muslims and Sikhs in the country, which was fuelling more anger, extremism and terrorism.

“Kashmir is an internationally recognised dispute. Three countries have a claim on Kashmir, including Pakistan, China and India. There are United Nations Security Council resolutions. So it has to be solved externally as per the will of the people, as per the UN charter, and that India is trying to internalise,” the military spokesperson said.

At least 18 soldiers were martyred and 12 terrorists killed as security forces launched an operation against an attempt to establish roadblocks in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.

According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, terrorists on the night of Jan 31 launched a bid to establish roadblocks in the general area of Kalat’s Mangocher.

“On behest of inimical and hostile forces, this cowardly act of terrorism was aimed at disrupting the peaceful environment of Balochistan by targeting mainly the innocent civilians,” the statement read, adding that security forces and law enforcement agencies were immediately mobilised to thwart the evil designs.

Security forces sent 12 terrorists to hell, ensuring security and protection of the local populace, ISPR said. However, it added, during the conduct of operations, 18 brave sons of soil, having fought gallantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.

“Ensuing sanitisation operations are being conducted and the perpetrators, facilitators and abettors of this heinous and cowardly act, will be brought to justice,” the military vowed, saying that the country’s security forces remained determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan.

Such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, it added.

According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 18 security personnel.

“The president paid tribute to the martyred personnel, praying for their high ranks and for the bereaved families to bear the losses with fortitude,” the President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.

He also praised the security forces for their timely action, and observed that terrorist elements wanted to disrupt peace in Balochistan.

“The people of Pakistan had rejected those elements who wanted to disturb law and order in the country,” he said, adding that the entire nation supported its security forces in the fight against terrorism.

It merits a mention that a spike in terror activities has been reported over the past couple of months as Pakistan continues to reiterate its resolve for lasting peace in troubled areas of Balochistan.

Armed insurgency coupled with the use of Afghan soil for terror attacks in Pakistan has witnessed the martyrdom of dozens of security personnel in recent months as Islamabad continues to call on Kabul to ensure that terrorist hideouts across the country’s western border were destroyed.

The federal government has approved Rs2 billion for the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) to fight fake information targeting state institutions, The Express Tribune has reported.

According to reports, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved over Rs10 billion in additional grants, including funds for the defence ministry.

Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Parvez Malik and federal secretaries as well as senior officers from relevant ministries and divisions were present during the meeting.

The military had asked for around Rs2 billion as upfront one-time cost with a recurring annual budget of Rs1.6 billion to further beef up their systems amid cyber threats while playing a significant role in countering fake information about state institutions.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has also often stressed the need to bring justice to the “inimical element” involved in disseminating fake news and propaganda.

With the ECC reviewing the request, a technical supplementary grant of Rs1.945 billion in favour of the defence ministry was approved, the report quoted finance ministry officials as saying. They said that the ECC had decided to release Rs2 billion immediately, of which an amount of Rs1.22 billion has been sanctioned for technological upgrades and the remaining Rs723 million for cyber security purposes.

The remaining Rs1.6 billion is likely to be made part of the regular budget, and its approval would be secured at the time of its announcement in June, the officials said.

Additionally, the finance ministry stated that the ECC also approved the interior ministry’s request for a supplementary grant of Rs650.5 million to cover security arrangements and maintain law and order during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024, repair safe city cameras damaged during violent protests and address other law enforcement needs.

The finance ministry, however, clarified that the grant had been provided by diverting funds from the offices of Islamabad deputy commissioner and advocate general besides the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police fund.

The ECC also approved Rs1.7 billion in additional budget to clear pending liabilities of Huawei Technology on account of the Safe City Camera project in Islamabad.

The finance ministry said that the payment would be made to Huawei Technologies to clear the remaining 5 percent of the contract cost for federal capital’s Safe City Project, as directed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC).