Security Forces Kill 34 Militants In Kp And Balochistan

On February 25, 2026, Pakistan's security forces reported the elimination of 34 militants in a series of intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) indicated that 26 militants, identified as belonging to the group 'Fitna Al Khwarij', were killed in four separate engagements on February 24. Additionally, eight militants linked to 'Fitna Al Hindustan' were neutralized during an operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district. The operations were described as part of a high-tempo counterterrorism campaign aimed at dismantling foreign-sponsored terrorism, with ISPR stating, "The security forces remain committed to defending the country’s frontiers". Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the military's efforts, asserting that the operations reflect a strategic commitment to eradicate terrorism under the vision of 'Azm-e-Istehkam'.