74 terrorists killed as Pakistan launches major security offensive

Pakistan’s security forces have killed 74 terrorists in large-scale intelligence-based operations across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement, the ISPR said 31 militants described as Fitna-ul-Khawarij were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Karam area of Quetta.

The military said the militants were operating under Indian sponsorship and that a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered from their possession.

Meanwhile, security forces intensified operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following intelligence reports, targeting militant groups in Mir Ali and Orakzai district over the past 48 hours.

According to the ISPR, 35 militants were killed during an operation in Mir Ali, while another eight were killed in security operations in Orakzai district.

The military said the operations resulted in the killing of 43 militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past two days.

A significant quantity of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other explosive materials was also recovered from militant hideouts.

The ISPR said intelligence-based operations would continue until terrorism was eliminated from the country and those responsible for disrupting peace were brought to justice.