DG ISPR

Spokesperson Pakistan Armed Forces. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry since 6 December 2022.

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On 27 June 2026, a cowardly terrorist attack was carried out on a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) Camp in Karachi by Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Jamaat ul Ahrar.

The assailants, after a blast at main gate of the Camp, attempted to breach the perimeter security, however, their nefarious designs were decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of Rangers troops eliminating three Kharjis and capturing one Kharji, who is an Afghan national, in injured condition.

During fire exchange, three brave sons of soil, rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat in the line of duty, while 4x soldiers are injured.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Pakistan shall undertake retribution operations against the perpetrators of this attack to avenge the Shahadat of its soldiers.

COAS & CDF expresses his deepest condolences with the families of the brave soldiers. These sacrifices further reinforce our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs.

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In continuation of series of intelligence based operations being conducted by Security Forces, multiple Khwarijs’ locations were engaged in general area Miran Shah and surroundings in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Following fierce fire exchanges, in last seventy two hours, twenty one more khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij including four kharji Ring leaders (Kharji Khalid Raza alias Salar, Kharji Muftoon, Kharji Musa and Kharji Imran alias Ayan) have been sent to hell, thereby causing a significant blow to the khwarijs’ network operating in the area. Killed Kharji Ring leaders were highly wanted for their involvement in numerous terrorist activities including killing of security forces personnel and innocent civilians. So far, in total, forty eight khwarij have been killed in these highly skilful and precise operations.

Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and killing of innocent civilians.

Sanitization operations will continue to eliminate remaining holed up khwarij from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 8 Jun 2026, intelligence reports were received regarding the presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan, in Naal area of District Khuzdar, Balochistan. The terrorists were reportedly planning to attack a nearby police station and banks in the area. On receipt of the information, swift action was undertaken by security forces and an intelligence based operation was launched to thwart the nefarious designs of the terrorists.

During the conduct of operation, movement of terrorists was effectively checked and engaged by own forces punitively. After intense fire exchange, fourteen Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell, while multiple terrorists were injured.

In addition, four vehicles being used by the terrorists and improvised explosive devices were also destroyed on the spot.

However, during the intense fire exchange, one brave son of soil, Lance Havildar Muhammad Abbass, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country

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In continuation of series of intelligence based operations, Security Forces engaged multiple Khwarijs’ locations in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.

Following intense fierce exchanges of fire, in last seventy two hours, twenty seven khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij have been sent to hell.

Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and target killing of innocent civilians. By neutralising this group of killed Khwarij the heinous act of target killing of prominent figure Shaheed Malik Saifullah Dawar in Miranshah has been avenged and perpetrators have been brought to justice.

Sanitization operations continue to eliminate holed up khwarij from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 3/4 Jun 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Panjgur District of Balochistan, on reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan.

During the conduct of operation, own forces effectively engaged multiple terrorist locations, and after intense fire exchanges, six Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell.

Weapons, ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices and vehicle have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On night 3/4 June 2026, four khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-Al-Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in Dera Ismail Khan District. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, two khwarij, belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence based operation was conducted by Security forces in Mohmand District. In ensuing skill-full engagement, two more khwarij was effectively neutralised.

Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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Post Train incident on 24 May 2026, Security Forces conducted series of intelligence based operations in Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Ketch districts of Balochistan province.

During the conduct of these operations, own troops effectively engaged multiple terrorist locations. Following intense and fierce exchanges of fire, seventeen terrorist belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Hindustan have been sent to hell, giving a significant blow to the terrorist networks operating in these areas.

Weapons, ammunition and large cache of explosives and prepared Improvised Explosive Devices have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored terrorist, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitisation operations continue to eliminate terrorists from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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In continuation of series of intelligence based operations, in last forty eight hours Security Forces engaged multiple Khwarijs’ locations in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District.

Following intense and fierce exchanges of fire, eleven khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were effectively neutralized.

Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operations continue to eliminate holed up khwarij from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On the morning of 13 May 2026, troops of Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan commenced an area sanitization operation at general area Nosham of Barkhan District to eliminate terrorists of Indian backed Fitna Al Hindustan.

During the operation, a group of terrorists was located and engaged by troops. During fire exchange seven terrorists of Indian backed Fitna Al Hindustan were sent to hell. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

However, during intense fire exchange, five brave sons of soil including a field officer met the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat. Shuhada include Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti (age 31 years, resident of District Pakpattan), Naik Fida Hussain (age 36 years, resident of District Sukkur), Sepoy Zakir Hussain (age 32 years, resident of District Skardu), Sepoy Suhail Ahmed (age 21 years, resident of District Khanewal) and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz (age 24 years, resident of District Rahim Yar Khan).

Sanitization operation in the surroundings continue to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists present in the area.

Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 7-8 May 2026, five khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-Al-Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in Tank District. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, four khwarij, belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence based operation was conducted by Security forces in Dera Ismail Khan District. In ensuing fire exchange, one kharji was effectively neutralised.

Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 28-29 April 2026, thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed in two foiled infiltration attempts along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

In Mohmand District, movement of a group of khwarij trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border was picked up by the security forces. Own troops effectively engaged this group of khwarij. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, eight khwarij belonging to Indian sponsored, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell.

In another engagement, own troops effectively foiled another infiltration attempt by a group of Khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District and after intense fire exchange, five Khwarij were neutralised.

These engagements once again substantiate Pakistan’s repeated stance regarding abject failure of Afghan Taliban Regime to ensure effective border management on their side. Afghan Taliban Regime must fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by khwarij and involvement of its citizens in terrorism inside Pakistan.

The Security Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers. Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 21 April 2026, a joint intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies in Khyber District on reported presence of khwarij.

During conduct of the operation, after intense exchange of fire and skillful engagements by own forces, twenty two khwarij, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were sent to hell. Due to cowardice and fear of getting apprehended alive, Khwarij resorted to indiscriminate firing which resulted in martyrdom of a ten years old innocent child.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country and such sacrifice of our innocent civilians further strengthen our resolve.

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On 19 April 2026, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij.

During conduct of the operation, after intense exchange of fire, two khwarij, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, including Kharji Ring leader Waheedullah alias Muktiar along with a Suicide bomber were sent to hell. A suicide jacket, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed khwarij.

Kharji Ring leader Waheedullah was amongst the most wanted terrorist list for his active involvement in numerous terrorist activities including shahdat of security forces personnel and innocent civilians. He was also main handler of a suicide bomber in Bannu District on 21 February 2026, resulting into Shahadat of Lieutenant Colonel Gul Faraz Shaheed. The operation has indeed avenged the heinous act and has brought the main perpetrator to justice. Timely action of security forces also averted a major catastrophe.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 1 April 2026, movement of a group of khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District was picked up by the security forces.

Own troops effectively engaged this group of khwarij. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, eight khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian sponsored killed khwarij.

The engagement once again substantiate our repeated stance regarding abject failure of Afghan Taliban regime to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Afghan Taliban Regime must fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by khwarij and involvement of its citizens in terrorism inside Pakistan.

The Security Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers. Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 30 March 2026, thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Bara, Khyber District. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarijs’ location and after an intense fire exchange, ten khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence based operation was conducted by Security forces in Bannu District. In ensuing fire exchange, three khwarij were effectively neutralised.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored kharji found in the area, as the relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 15 March 2026, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Lakki Marwat District, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.

During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, five Khwarij were sent to hell.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored kharji found in the area, as the relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 6-7 March, Security Forces conducted a series of high-tempo intelligence driven operations, part of relentless counter terrorism campaign, wherein thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in five separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.

During an intelligence based operation in Bajaur District, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, five khwarij were sent to hell.

In two other encounters in Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan Districts, three khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were successfully neutralized.

Simultaneously, in two separate engagements in Khyber and South Waziristan Districts own troops effectively neutralized five more khwarij.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Indian sponsored killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

It is imperative to highlight, that these operations are being conducted concurrently as Pakistan continues to counter emerging challenges along its borders with Afghanistan.
The Security Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers.

Sanitization operation are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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On 05 March 2025, fifteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan.

An intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted in Harnai District on reported presence of Khwarij ex Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij Hideout and after an intense engagement, twelve Indian sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell.

An other intelligence based operation (IBO) was conducted in Basima District. During the conduct of operation, own forces tracked presence of Terrorist ex Fitna al Hindustan and effectively engaged them using mix calibre weapons. After an intense fire exchange, three Indian sponsored Terrorist were sent to hell.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed Khwarij and terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

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Further to an intelligence based operation in Zhob District of Balochistan on 24 February 2026, in which eight Indian sponsored Khwarij were successfully neutralized; on 25 February 2026, security forces conducted a comprehensive area sanitization operation in Zhob District of Balochistan, to hunt down hiding Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.

During the conduct of operation, own forces tracked down Khwarij on multiple routes and effectively engaged their locations. After an ensuing fire exchange, ten Indian sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area.

Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorist found in the area. Relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.