RAWALPINDI, November 13, 2026: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 74 militants during separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said the operations were conducted as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle militant networks and improve security in the country’s western regions.
According to the ISPR statement, 43 militants were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during operations over the preceding 48 hours.
Of these, 35 were reportedly killed in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, while eight others were killed in Orakzai district.
Operations in Balochistan
The military also reported that 31 militants were killed in separate counterterrorism operations in Balochistan since November 3.
Security forces reportedly targeted several militant hideouts and recovered weapons, ammunition and explosive materials.
Weapons and Explosives Recovered
According to the ISPR, the recovered material included homemade explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The military said clearance operations were continuing to locate any remaining militants and prevent further attacks.
Government Reaffirms Counterterrorism Commitment
Pakistan’s military said counterterrorism operations would continue under the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative.
The claims regarding alleged foreign backing for militant groups have been disputed by the countries named in the allegations.
The latest announcement comes amid continuing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
