27 terrorists of Fitna al-Khwarij killed in North Waziristan IBOs: ISPR

• PM Shehbaz, Interior Minister pay tribute to security forces, reiterating entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces

 RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed at least 27 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij in a series of intelligence-based operations in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.

In a statement the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said that security forces engaged multiple “khwarij” locations in the general area of Miran Shah in what it described as the continuation of intelligence-based operations.

In continuation of series of intelligence based operations, Security Forces engaged multiple Khwarijs’ locations in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District.

Following intense fierce exchanges of fire, in last seventy two hours, twenty seven khwarij belonging to… pic.twitter.com/CioTRre9D9

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) June 7, 2026

“Following intense fierce exchanges of fire, in the last seventy-two hours, twenty-seven khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij have been sent to hell,” said the ISPR.

The state uses the term Fitna al-Khawarij to refer to terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The statement said that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed “Indian-sponsored khwarij”, who, it said, remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities and the target killing of innocent civilians.

The security forces, by neutralising this group of “khwarij”, the “heinous act” of target killing of prominent figure Shaheed Malik Saifullah Dawar in Miranshah has been avenged and the perpetrators have been brought to justice, the ISPR said.

“Sanitisation operations continue to eliminate holed up khwarij from these areas, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the ISPR concluded.

27 Khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed in intelligence-based operations by security forces in Miran Shah, North Waziristan during the last 72 hours. Security Forces targeted multiple terrorist hideouts and recovered weapons and ammunition. ISPR says… pic.twitter.com/N0ZMs7jSw1

— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) June 7, 2026

PM, Interior Minister Commend security forces over successful operations

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for successful operations, saying it reflected the professionalism and effectiveness of the country’s security apparatus.

“The nation takes pride in its brave security forces personnel,” the prime minister said, praising the forces for their performance.

He said the nefarious designs of Fitna al-Khwarij and their facilitators would be defeated “at all costs,” adding that operations against terrorism would continue until its complete eradication.

The premier also expressed satisfaction over the killing of the perpetrators involved in the targeted killing of Shaheed Malik Saifullah Dawar.

He said that under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, the fight against terrorism would be taken to its logical conclusion, adding that eliminating foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan remained a top priority of the government.

“The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its security forces for the eradication of the scourge of terrorism,” he said.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also lauded the security forces for successful operations, saying timely action had foiled the terrorists’ nefarious designs.

“The nation takes pride in its brave security forces personnel,” Naqvi said, adding that Pakistan remained determined to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism.

KP records 1,588 terror incidents as forces thwart 320 major plots

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained at the centre of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts in 2025 as security forces intensified intelligence-based operations against militant networks amid a sharp rise in violence across the province.

The province witnessed a significant surge in militant activity during the year, with more than 500 attacks reported — a 50% increase compared to the previous year.

According to a security assessment, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded 1,588 terrorism-related incidents, highlighting the scale of the security challenge across both settled and merged tribal districts.

Despite the escalation in militant attacks, security forces reportedly foiled 320 major plots during the year, while 137 police personnel embraced martyrdom in the line of duty.

The report stated that joint operations conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other security agencies resulted in the arrest of 1,244 suspected militants. It added that 420 militants were killed in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out across the province.

Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, Hangu and Peshawar remained among the districts most affected by militant violence. The report noted a pattern of attacks allegedly planned and launched from across the Afghan border.

According to the CTD assessment, attacks targeting police personnel increased by 56%, rising from 327 in 2024 to 510 in 2025, underscoring the growing threat faced by frontline law-enforcement agencies.

During the year, security agencies conducted 2,791 search and intelligence-led operations, while 25 foreign militant operatives were identified. The report further stated that extortion networks operating in Peshawar and several other districts were dismantled as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts.

The assessment underscored the continued focus of security institutions on disrupting militant infrastructure and preventing large-scale attacks, while highlighting the persistent security challenges confronting the province.