September 21, 2025
Pakistan’s security forces killed seven terrorists, including three Afghan nationals, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Details of the Operation
- The ISPR reported that troops engaged and neutralized militants identified as khawarij, a term the state uses for members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- Among the dead were two suicide bombers and militants allegedly sponsored by India.
- A sanitisation operation is underway to ensure no further threats remain in the area.
Regional and Cross-Border Concerns
The ISPR statement emphasized Pakistan’s expectation that the Afghan Taliban-led interim government will prevent the use of Afghan territory for terrorist attacks. Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have been tense as Pakistan accuses militants of using Afghan sanctuaries to target Pakistani security forces—a claim Kabul denies.
Earlier this week, Pakistan warned the UN Security Council that terror networks operating from Afghanistan pose the gravest threat to national security.
Rising Wave of Terrorism
This incident follows a surge in militant activity across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan:
- Just days ago, 31 militants were killed in two IBOs in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts.
- The TTP ended a ceasefire in November 2022, vowing to escalate attacks on security forces, police, and other law enforcement agencies.
Government’s Resolve
The ISPR reiterated that Pakistan’s security forces remain determined to eradicate terrorism, vowing to eliminate all “Indian-sponsored khawarij” and safeguard national stability.
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