Soldier martyred, seven terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan operation: ISPR

Pakistani security forces killed seven terrorists and recovered weapons and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District on Monday, the military’s media wing said. The operation targeted members of the Indian-backed Fitna al Khwarij group involved in multiple terrorist activities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. One soldier, Naik Yasir Khan, 34, from Mardan, was martyred during the firefight. Forces kill 12 terrorists in Kalat IBO: ISPR ISPR further stated that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the scene, as militants were involved in multiple acts of terrorism across Kalat and surrounding areas. Sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area. The military said counterterrorism efforts under the federal “Azm-e-Istehkam” initiative will continue to combat foreign-sponsored terrorism across the country.