DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces killed eight militants, including three senior commanders of the group described by Pakistani authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij, during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, security sources said.
The operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants in the area, according to the sources. Foreign currency, a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site, they added.
PM Shehbaz Praises Security Forces
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended security forces for the operation, praising their timely action against the militants.
He said the nation stood alongside security forces in the fight against terrorism, stressing that eliminating the threat was essential to ensuring peace and stability across the country.
Sharif also praised the courage and determination of security personnel, reiterating that counterterrorism operations would continue until terrorism was completely eradicated.
