On February 17, 2026, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan reported a significant operation in Karachi's Shah Latif Town, where four suspected terrorists from the banned Fitna-al-Hindustan group were killed during a raid. The operation, which was based on intelligence from previously arrested suspects, escalated into a fierce gunfight when the suspects opened fire on the police. Two policemen were injured in the exchange, and the CTD recovered a substantial cache of weapons, including five hand grenades and 350 kilograms of explosive material. CTD Deputy Inspector General Ghulam Azfar Mahesar stated, "The suspects were part of the Bashir Zeb group and had been planning a major terrorist attack," highlighting the ongoing threat posed by these groups to public safety (Tribune Latest, Dawn).