Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan, the military said Friday.
The overnight operation in Balochistan province’s Zhob district targeted fighters described as “Khwarij,” a term the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.
On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan.
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Security forces continued search operations to locate and eliminate any remaining insurgents, the military said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for what he called a successful operation.
Source : https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-military-says-33-militants-killed-near-afghan-border/a-73576853