Security Forces Eliminate 16 Terrorists in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations
MIANWALI / WAZIRISTAN – Pakistani security forces killed at least 16 terrorists in separate counter-terrorism operations in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Monday, dealing a major blow to militant networks operating in the region.
Key Operations:
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Mianwali, Punjab – 10 Terrorists Killed
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A joint operation by Punjab Police, CTD, and Rangers targeted a TTP hideout in the Makarwal area (near Karak district).
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Forces engaged in intermittent firefights, killing 10+ terrorists and injuring several others.
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One civilian was injured and hospitalized; no security personnel casualties reported.
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the forces, calling it a “significant success.”
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North & South Waziristan – 6 Terrorists Killed
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Five terrorists were eliminated in an IBO in Razmak, North Waziristan.
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TTP ringleader Zabi Ullah (Zakran)—wanted for attacks on security forces and civilians—was killed in South Waziristan.
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Sanitization operations continue to clear remaining threats.
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Leadership’s Response:
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President Asif Zardari & PM Shehbaz Sharif commended the forces, vowing to “root out terrorism.”
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Punjab IGP Dr. Usman Anwar declared the operation a “brilliant success,” warning terrorists that “nefarious plans will be crushed.”
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Interior Minister Naqvi called it a “powerful message to anti-state elements.”
Why It Matters:
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The operations mark a major crackdown on TTP’s resurgence in border regions.
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Growing coordination between police, CTD, and military signals a stronger counter-terror strategy.
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The killings of high-value targets (like Zabi Ullah) disrupt terrorist leadership.
What’s Next?
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Will TTP retaliate? (Past attacks followed major losses.)
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Will operations expand to other militant hotspots?
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Can Pakistan sustain pressure to prevent regrouping?
The Bottom Line:
Pakistan’s security forces have struck a decisive blow against terrorism, showcasing improved intelligence and operational synergy. However, the long-term challenge remains dismantling terror networks completely—a task requiring continued vigilance and public support.
