On February 18, 2026, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan reported a successful intelligence-based raid near Darakhshan town on the outskirts of Quetta, resulting in the deaths of eight armed militants during an exchange of fire. A spokesperson for the CTD confirmed that these individuals were affiliated with a banned organization. This operation is part of a broader series of counter-terrorism efforts in Balochistan, where a total of 14 militants were killed across two operations, including six in the Barkhan district, as reported by The Frontier Post and BOL News. The CTD also recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition during the raid, further emphasizing the operation's success.