Ctd Balochistan Eliminates Five Terrorists In Pishin Raid

In a significant counter-terrorism operation on February 22, 2026, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan successfully killed five terrorists, including a suspected suicide bomber, in Pishin district. The operation was prompted by credible intelligence regarding planned attacks on local security forces, specifically targeting the Police Lines and a cadet college. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and were found in a hideout near the Surkhab refugee camp. The ISPR reported, "During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the entire tashkeel with multiple weapons," highlighting the intensity of the encounter which lasted about an hour. Following the firefight, a substantial cache of weapons and explosive materials was recovered from the terrorists' vehicle, indicating a well-planned attack strategy.