Islamabad:Pakistani security forces have reportedly killed 24 'terrorists' in intelligence-based operations conducted across North Waziristan and Balochistan. This was confirmed by the military's media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the operations in North Waziristan's Mir Ali, Datta Khel, and surrounding areas resulted in the deaths of 16 'terrorists,' including two Afghan nationals. These individuals were identified as members of the Indian-sponsored group Fitna al-Khawarij, and weapons and ammunition were recovered from the sites.

In a separate engagement, two Pakistani soldiers, Havildar Asmat Ali from Swabi district and Naik Aftab Ali from Mardan district, lost their lives. Meanwhile, in Kolpur, Balochistan, security forces killed eight 'terrorists,' including a suicide bomber, and seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition during an overnight operation.

On Saturday, 'terrorists' belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) attacked military patrol vehicles using armed quadcopters, resulting in the deaths of Major Omer Minhas Nasir from Chakwal district and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan from Kotli Sattian. The ISPR has accused India and other hostile intelligence agencies of supporting FAH, providing financial backing and advanced equipment such as drones to target civilians and security personnel.

The military emphasized that clearance operations will persist under the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' counterterrorism campaign. This initiative, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, aims to eliminate all 'terrorist' threats in the region.