A terrorist identified as an Afghan national was killed in Sambaza in Zhob district of Balochistan on January 11, 2025, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday.
The individual, Muhammad Khan Ahmedkhel, son of Haji Qasim Dawran Khan, resided in Bilorai village, Wazekhwa district, Paktika province, Afghanistan.
The deceased was involved in acts of terrorism in Pakistan, the ISPR said.
After completing legal formalities, Ahmedkhel’s body was handed over to the Afghan Interim Government (IAG) officials on January 20.
The ISPR called the incident “controvertible evidence of involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist activities in Pakistan.” The army urged Kabul to “take responsibility” by ensuring that Afghan soil is not used to launch terrorist attacks against Pakistan.
Last year, the military called on Afghanistan’s interim government to take decisive action against banned organizations operating freely within its borders, citing their role in undermining regional peace.
At a press conference last year, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry highlighted the continuing threat posed by these groups. “Pakistan has repeatedly highlighted that banned organizations continue to operate freely in Afghanistan, posing a threat to regional peace,” he said.
The remarks were part of an end-of-year briefing that showcased Pakistan’s anti-terrorism achievements, political developments and social efforts.
In 2024, the Pakistan Army conducted a record 59,775 intelligence-based operations, eliminating 925 terrorists, including 73 high-value targets, the highest number of militants neutralized in five years.
