Pakistan security forces kill 18 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Pakistani security forces killed 18 militants during separate intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. The operations targeted members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, with officials confirming the recovery of weapons and ongoing clearance efforts.
Why it matters
The surge in militant activity in these border regions poses a significant threat to Pakistan's internal stability and regional security, necessitating intensified counter-terrorism efforts by the state.
Pakistani security forces have killed 18 terrorists in separate operations in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, state media reported on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).
According to Radio Pakistan , the security forces “killed 13 Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists” during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The federal government uses the term 'Fitna al-Khawarij' for terrorists belonging to the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Separately, five terrorists were killed in Balochistan's Mastung district, according to state-run Pakistan Television.
Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, while clearance and search operations were underway in the area, the report said.
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