Tag: Security Forces

Seven Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan Security Operation, Say Security Sources

Kainat R
Pakistan security forces personnel on patrol in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan security forces killed seven terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday, citing security sources. The North Waziristan security operation is the latest in a run of actions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week.  Details of the operation remain limited, and independent confirmation from the ground is difficult. Here is what officials have said, the context behind the campaign, and what could follow. Background: A Week of Intensified Operations The latest action follows several others in quick succession. A day earlier,…

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Bara Operation: Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Pakistani security forces personnel during an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Security forces on Tuesday killed five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bara area, according to security sources. The militants belonged to Fitna al-Khawarij, and the operation was reported by Radio Pakistan. Officials said a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered, and the militants’ hideouts were destroyed. The Bara operation is the latest in a run of counterterrorism actions by security forces in Pakistan this month.  Background: Rising Terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has faced repeated militant violence in recent years, especially in districts…

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Sarfraz Bugti: Balochistan Stands with Forces Against Terrorism

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

The people of Balochistan stand with their forces against terrorists, C M Sarfraz Bugti Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has said that the sacrifices of the security forces in the war against terrorism are a source of pride for the nation. The people of Balochistan stand shoulder to shoulder with the security forces for the establishment of peace and the elimination of terrorism. The Chief Minister said that during Operation Shabaan, the security forces have effectively targeted and destroyed several organized hideouts of…

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