Pakistan Army Captain, 10 Terrorists killed in a gunfight by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | World News
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a trans-Pakistan, killed up to 10 terrorists in a gunfight. The Pakistan Army captain was also killed in an incident in the Dera Ismail Khan area.
An intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted Thursday after terrorists in the region’s presence in the region, a statement from the military media department said. It said Captain Hasain Akhtar fought bravely and made the final sacrifice to lead his troops from the front line during the intense fire exchange. “Hasnain was a brave officer and was known for his courage, bold and bold actions in previous actions,” it said, as quoted by the news agency PTI.
The ISPR said weapons and ammunition were seized from numerous attacks on law enforcement agencies and countless attacks targeted killings of innocent civilians.
It added: “A disinfection operation is underway in the region and the security forces are determined to eliminate the threat of terrorism from the country. This sacrifice of brave young officers further strengthens our determination.”
Since the Taliban returned to Afghanistan in 2021, especially in the border provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, neighbouring countries have been increasing terrorist attacks, especially against law enforcement and security forces.
The country witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks in January 2025, up 42% from the previous month, data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security (PICSS) (think tank).
Data show that at least 74 radical attacks were recorded nationwide, killing 91 people, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians and 36 militants. Another 117 individuals were injured, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians and 10 militants.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains the worst affected province, followed by Bal Luzhi Province. In the settled area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, militants carried out 27 attacks, killing 19 people, including 11 security personnel, 6 civilians and 2 militants
The tribal area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly Fata) witnessed 19 attacks, killing 46 people, including 13 security personnel, 8 civilians and 25 militants.
(with proxy input)
