- IBO conducted on the indicated presence of terrorists: ISPR.
- The killed terrorists remained actively involved in the terrorist attack.
- “The security forces determined to eliminate the threat of terrorism.”
A Pakistani army soldier embraced martyrdom and 12 terrorists were killed in an intelligence -based operation (IBO) in the district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Waziristan district, said the media wing on Thursday.
A declaration of inter-service public relations (ISPR) said: “On February 5 to 6, the security forces led an intelligence operation in the general area of Hassan Khel, the Waziristan district, on the indicated presence of Khwarij. “
“During the conduct of the operation, the own troops actually hired the location of Khwarij and, consequently, 12 KHWARIJ were sent to hell,” added the ISPR.
However, during the fire exchange, launched Naik Muhammad Ibrahim, 34, a resident of the Hangu district “was clearly” and was martyred.
“Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered in Khwarij killed, which has been actively involved in many terrorist activities against the security forces as well as the target murder of innocent civilians.”
Disinfection operations were carried out to eliminate any other terrorist, added the media wing.
“Pakistan security forces are determined to eliminate the threat of country’s terrorism and such sacrifices from our brave soldiers further strengthen our determination,” he concluded.
The operation is part of an effort to combat sustained terrorism when the country has witnessed an increase in violent attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, in particular in the limiting provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balutchistan.
The country experienced a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in January 2025, increasing by 42% compared to the previous month, according to data published by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a reflection group.
The data revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were registered nationally, resulting in 91 deaths, including 35 members of security staff, 20 civilians and 36 activists. 117 other people were injured, including 53 members of the security forces, 54 civilians and 10 activists.
KP remained the most affected province, followed by Balutchistan. In KP’s established districts, activists led 27 attacks, leading to 19 deaths, including 11 security staff, six civilians and two activists.
The tribal districts of KP (old Fata) witnessed 19 attacks, resulting in 46 deaths, including 13 members of the security staff, eight civilians and 25 activists.
Balutchistan also experienced an increase in militant activities, with at least 24 attacks, which cost the lives of 26 lives, including 11 security staff, six civilians and nine activists.
In Punjab, two militant attacks have been reported, leaving an injured security official. On the last day of January, activists launched a major assault on a police check -up in the Jhangi region of DG Khan, but the security forces pushed the attack without any victim. Sindh and the federal capital, Islamabad, each attended an attack, although none of death resulted.
The month also saw two suicide attacks, both in Baloutchistan. Pakistan prohibits Tehreek-I-Taliban claimed the responsibility of one, while the Liberation Army of Balutchistan proscribed took the credit of the other.
