{"id":128347,"date":"2026-06-27T11:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T06:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=128347"},"modified":"2026-06-27T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T06:13:35","slug":"8-terrorists-killed-in-high-tempo-intelligence-operations-in-balochistan-ispr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/128347\/","title":{"rendered":"8 terrorists killed in high-tempo intelligence operations in Balochistan: ISPR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Web desk(National Times)- The military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Saturday that eight terrorists were killed in two \u201chigh-tempo\u201d intelligence operations in Balochistan\u2019s Kharan and Mastung districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the \u201cintelligence-driven\u201d operations were conducted on June 25 and 26 as part of the counter terrorism campaign aimed at eliminating&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1914525\"><u>designated<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;Balochistan-based terrorist groups as&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1912930#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%98Fitna%20al%20Hindu%C2%ADstan%E2%80%99%20is%20a%20new%20phrase%20coined%20by%20Pakistan%E2%80%99s%20military%2C%20aimed%20at%20framing%20India%E2%80%99s%20alleged%20role%20in%20terrorism%20as%20a%20deliberate%20destabilisation%20strategy%2C%20potentially%20to%20galvanise%20domestic%20support.\"><u>highlight<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;India\u2019s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said that on June 25, the movement of a group of terrorists was picked up by security forces in Balochistan\u2019s Kharan district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs a result of precise and skillful engagement, three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy&nbsp;<em>Fitna al Hindustan<\/em>&nbsp;were sent to hell while several were injured,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It added that on June 26, a pre-emptive intelligence-based operation was conducted in Balochistan\u2019s Mastung district against the \u201cpossible presence of a suicide bomber\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and after an intense fire exchange, five terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were successfully neutralised, ISPR said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWeapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices and motorbikes used by these terrorists were also recovered,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said that sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area. It added that the counterterrorism campaign would continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for the successful operations, saying that it demonstrated their professionalism and determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOperations should continue until the complete eradication of foreign-sponsored terrorism in the country,\u201d he said in a statement issued by the Presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the security forces. \u201cOur struggle will continue until the complete eradication of all forms of terrorism from Pakistan,\u201d he said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe enemies of Pakistan\u2019s peace will be given a crushing defeat on every front,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web desk(National Times)- The military\u2019s media affairs wing said on Saturday that eight terrorists were killed in two \u201chigh-tempo\u201d intelligence operations in Balochistan\u2019s Kharan and Mastung districts. 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