Terrorists were involved in several attacks on security forces, LEAs and targeted killings of civilians, military says
Security forces killed seven terrorists linked to the India-backed ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ in two separate engagements in North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Mir Ali area on 1 December following reports of the presence of Khawarij.
“During the execution of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khawarij locality and after an intense exchange of fire, six Khawarij were sent to hell,” the statement said.
Another intelligence-based operation was conducted in the Spinwam area where “one more Khawarji was effectively neutralized by the security forces,” the ISPR added.
On 1 December 2025, seven khwarij belonging to the Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. pic.twitter.com/red0sHYhDK
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Arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who had been involved in several attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies and in targeted killings of civilians. The ISPR said clearance operations were underway to eliminate all other Indian-sponsored terrorists present in the area.
It added that the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” vision – endorsed by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan – would continue at full speed to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz, Naqvi praises security forces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for two successful counter-terrorism operations in North Waziristan. In a statement, he praised the troops for “eliminating seven terrorists” in the separate intelligence-based operations.
He said the security forces achieved “great successes” against terrorism under the National Anti-Terrorism Vision Azm-e-Istehkam. “The security forces are making significant gains against the enemies of peace,” he said. “The entire nation stands firmly with the Pakistan Armed Forces in this fight against terrorism.”
Kudos to the security forces for two separate successful operations against Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif in North Waziristan.@CMShehbaz pic.twitter.com/uQzA0T4fJ4
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Shehbaz said the government remained determined to eradicate militancy from the country. “We are committed to complete elimination of all forms of terrorism from Pakistan,” he added.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces for successful operations in North Waziristan. In his statement, he praised the troops for their “professional excellence” and said the terrorists’ “malicious design had been crushed”. “I salute the security forces for sending seven terrorists to hell,” the minister said. “We take pride in the bravery and professionalism of our security personnel.”
Naqvi added that security forces had achieved “remarkable successes” in the fight against terrorism and remained fully committed to restoring lasting peace. “Our forces are determined to ensure peace,” he said, adding that the government will continue to support counter-terrorism operations throughout the country.
