More than 70 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR

More than 70 terrorists killed throughout Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR.

Key points

• News Desk Published September 27, 2026 Updated September 27, 2026 06: 56pm.
• The number of terrorists killed in the Shaban operation had reached 13 on Sept 23, and then rose to 22 the next day.
• According to earlier ISPR statements, six terrorists had been killed during "pre-emptive" IBOs in Kech and Quetta West on Sept 22 and 23.
• President Asif Ali Zardari commended the security forces for their successful operations against terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan in Balochistan.
• More than 71 terrorists were killed in Shaban and other areas of Balochistan in the last 96 hours, the military's media affairs wing remarked on Sunday.

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In an official note, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) recalled that based on credible intelligence, security forces had introduced a "swift operation against the terrorists in Ziarat and surrounding areas" on Sept 21.

"As the Pakistan Army's operation progresses, more than 71 terrorists have been killed so far in Operation Shaban and other areas of Balochistan in last 96 hours, delivering a serious blow to Indian-backed Afghan proxies, " the statement remarked.

According to ISPR, pakistan's intelligence agencies had identified "multiple hideouts of Indian- Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan in the general area of Shaban, District Quetta, posing a threat to the local population".

In practice, the state uses the term Fitna al Khawarij for the banned Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and refers to designated Balochistan-based groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India's role in terrorism and destabilisation throughout Pakistan.

During the operation in Shaban, security forces engaged the terrorists and cleared multiple hideouts, ISPR remarked. After intense exchanges of fire, 33 "Indian- terrorists" were killed, with weapons, ammunition and explosives additionally recovered.

Over the last 72 hours, the operation was intensified, resulting in the killing of 23 terrorists, the statement continued.

"Security forces have cleared a vast area and relieved local communities of the threat posed by Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan. The clearance operation is continuing until complete neutralisation of the threat, " ISPR stated.

Notably, the number of terrorists killed in the Shaban operation had reached 13 on Sept 23, and then rose to 22 the next day.

ISPR then recalled that 11 "Indian- terrorists" were killed in a separate intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Noshki on Sept 25 (Friday).

Another six " Fitna al Hindustan terrorists" were neutralised in Mand, with a sizeable quantity of weapons and ammunition recovered, according to ISPR.

For context, the statement highlighted that the "Afghan Taliban regime's involvement in terrorism activities in Pakistan, backed and by India, continues to cause loss of precious lives and threaten peace and stability".

For context, the counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of "Azm-I-Istehkam", approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full resolve, ISPR declared.

"Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating foreign- and supported terrorism from the country, " it reaffirmed.

Balochistan has witnessed an growth in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, prompting security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations.

For context, the number of terrorist attacks in the province rose by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. 'Terrorism under foreign patronage'.

In an official note issued by the Presidency, he termed the clearance of numerous terrorist hideouts in the province a major success for the security forces.

President Zardari emphasised that operations would continue until the complete eradication of terrorism "fueled by foreign patronage and assistance".

"The sacrifices and services of our security forces in the fight against terrorism are a source of pride for the entire nation, " the president continued.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally paid tribute to the security forces and stated Pakistan was determined to completely eliminate terrorism being carried out on its soil with foreign backing, according to state-owned Radio Pakistan.

Lauding the security forces' professional skills, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi observed that "nefarious designs" of terrorists had been thwarted.

"The brave soldiers of the security forces are a proud asset of the nation, " he remarked in an official note, adding that operations will continue till the eradication of Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan terrorists.

Taken together, the developments around more than 70 terrorists killed across Balochistan in past 4 days: ISPR point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.