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By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s military media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that drones launched by the Afghan Taliban on 13 March were shot down before reaching their targets inside Pakistan. According to ISPR, debris from a destroyed drone injured two children in Quetta, while one person each was wounded in Kohat and Rawalpindi. The military described the drone strikes as a “malicious attempt” to spread fear among the public, adding that Pakistan’s citizens and armed forces are aware of the reality of what it called militant groups operating from Afghanistan. ISPR said Operation Ghazab‑ul‑Haq would continue until terrorists operating…

ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces successfully conducted intelligence-driven operations across five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 13 terrorists linked to Indian-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to as Fitna-ul-Khawarij, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. The operations were part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under the federal plan “Azm-e-Istehkam.” Bajaur districtIn a high-intensity engagement, security forces targeted a terrorist hideout in Bajaur. After a heavy exchange of fire, five militants were killed, and weapons and ammunition were seized from the location. Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan districtsTwo separate encounters in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan led to the…

ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 15 terrorists linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan on Thursday, March 5, 2025, the military said. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in Harnai district after reports of the presence of “Khwarij ex Fitna al Khwarij.” During the operation, troops engaged the hideout and, following an intense exchange of fire, 12 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were killed. Another intelligence-based operation in Basima district targeted terrorists belonging to “Fitna al Hindustan.” After…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed five suspected militants described as belonging to the India-backed “Fitna al-Khwarij” during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, while two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed when their convoy was targeted, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Saturday. The military’s media wing said the operation was launched after reports of the presence of militants, including a suicide bomber. According to the statement, a vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading group, thwarting what it described as a plan to target civilians or law enforcement personnel in Bannu city and preventing…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Indonesia has expressed interest in expanding defence cooperation with the Pakistan Air Force as it seeks to strengthen its military capabilities, according to Pakistan’s military media wing. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the Chief of the Air Staff, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, had undertaken an official visit to Indonesia, where he met the country’s president, Prabowo Subianto. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed what they described as a longstanding and brotherly partnership between Pakistan and Indonesia. President Prabowo expressed particular interest in the Pakistan Air Force’s modern training regime and signaled Jakarta’s…

By ISPR KHARIAN: The 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition concluded successfully at Kharian on Tuesday. The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour patrolling exercise designed to enhance military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences, and best practices among participating teams. This year’s event saw participation from nineteen countries, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia. Myanmar and Thailand attended as observers. Sixteen domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and Navy also took part, alongside observers from the Air…

The ISPR reported that an intelligence-driven operation in Orakzai District targeted the reported presence of Khawarij terrorists By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 24 terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The military’s media wing said intelligence-based operations were carried out in the Orakzai and Khyber districts after reports of the terrorists’ presence. “In Orakzai District, an intelligence-based operation was conducted on the reported presence of Khawarij,” the ISPR said. Security forces engaged a terrorist hideout, and after an intense exchange of fire, 14 terrorists…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Staff and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Quetta on Wednesday, reaffirming Pakistan’s uncompromising stance against terrorism and violent extremism. During the visit, he emphasized that no terrorist, militant, or their facilitator would be spared, underlining the military’s resolve to protect civilians and state institutions from acts of violence. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir commended the professionalism, courage, and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel, paramilitary forces, and army units operating in Balochistan. Field Marshal Munir toured the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Quetta alongside Chief Minister Balochistan,…

By ISPR ISLAMABAD: Security forces are continuing a large-scale “sanitisation” operation in Balochistan against terrorists described by officials as belonging to Fitna‑e‑Hindustan, according to security sources. The sources said that a further 22 terrorists were killed during follow‑up operations overnight, taking the total number of fatalities to 177 over the past three days. The operation involves coordinated action by the military, intelligence agencies and police against both fighters and their alleged facilitators. Officials added that there were reports of additional casualties and losses suffered by terrorist networks, although no independent confirmation was immediately available. Mohsin Naqvi, praised the security forces…

By ISPR RAWALPINDI: Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Secretary General Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi held a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Munir, at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday, the military’s media wing reported. The discussions focused on regional security challenges and opportunities for closer cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both officials reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and extremism through joint strategies, intelligence sharing, and capacity-building initiatives among member states. Field Marshal Munir commended the IMCTC’s work in promoting stability across the Islamic world and…