Four security personnel, including a major, were martyred while 24 terrorists were killed in multiple intelligence-based operations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said security forces had been conducting operations since November 13 around Kolpur, Kardagap and Nushki in Balochistan. The activities included area-domination operations and patrols along the Quetta-Taftan National Highway (N-40) to maintain security for local traffic.
Eight Terrorists Killed in Balochistan Operations
According to the ISPR, security forces killed eight militants, including a suicide bomber, during an operation in the Kolpur area on the night of November 13 and 14. The military also reported recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition.
On November 14, armed quadcopters were reportedly used to target military vehicles on patrol in the area. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of Major Omer Minhas Nasir, a resident of Chakwal, and Havildar Muhammad Adnan Khan, from Kotli Sattian.
The ISPR said clearance operations would continue in the affected areas. It also alleged that the group it identifies as Fitna al-Hindustan was receiving support from India and other hostile intelligence agencies. These allegations were presented by the military in its statement.
Sixteen Terrorists Killed in North Waziristan
In a separate statement, the ISPR reported that 16 militants were killed during intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan. Security forces engaged multiple locations in Mir Ali, Datta Khel and surrounding areas.
The military said 12 militants were killed in Ali Khel during exchanges of fire, including two Afghan nationals. Two militants each were also reported killed in Mir Ali and Datta Khel.
Two soldiers were martyred during these engagements: Havildar Asmat Ali, 43, from Swabi, and Naik Aftab Ali, 32, from Mardan. The ISPR said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed militants and that sanitisation operations would continue.
President, Prime Minister Pay Tribute to Martyred Personnel
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences to the families of the martyred personnel and praised security forces for their operations in Balochistan. He described the sacrifices of officers and soldiers as a source of pride for the nation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also praised the security forces for their operations in North Waziristan. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, he commended the personnel for their actions against the 16 militants reported killed in the district and said counterterrorism operations would continue.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed grief over the deaths of military personnel in the drone attack near Kirdgap, Mastung. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti also paid tribute to the martyred major and havildar and reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to security.
Security Operations Continue Amid Rising Terrorist Violence
The latest operations came a day after the ISPR reported that 74 militants had been killed in operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to the military, 43 were killed during operations in KP over 48 hours, including 35 in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali and eight in Orakzai. Another 31 were reported killed in an operation in Balochistan launched on November 3.
Pakistan has experienced increased militant violence, particularly in KP and Balochistan, since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire agreement with the government in November 2022.
The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies reported that the security situation remained volatile between October 30 and November 5, 2026. Attacks in the former tribal districts increased from eight to 20, while Balochistan recorded 11 attacks compared with 15 in the preceding week.
The latest developments highlight continuing security challenges in both provinces as security forces conduct operations against militant groups.
