Pakistan security forces kill 19 militants in Balochistan operations
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Pakistan's military said security forces killed 19 militants in counterterrorism operations in Balochistan's Quetta and Kech districts. One Pakistani soldier died in the clashes, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations targeted groups ISPR labels Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan.
Key Facts
- Pakistan's ISPR said 19 militants were killed in operations in Quetta and Kech districts of Balochistan.
- One Pakistani soldier was killed during the clashes, according to ISPR.
- ISPR said the operations targeted Fitna al-Khawarij, formerly known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and Fitna al-Hindustan.
- In 2025, Pakistani security forces killed 2,597 militants and recorded 5,397 terrorist attacks that killed 1,235 people, according to ISPR.
- More than 70% of the 2025 attacks occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and about 29% in Balochistan, ISPR reported.
Counterterrorism Operations
Pakistan's military said security forces killed 19 militants in operations in Quetta and Kech districts of Balochistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations targeted Fitna al-Khawarij, formerly known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and Fitna al-Hindustan. One Pakistani soldier was killed during the clashes, according to ISPR.
2025 Militancy Statistics
ISPR reported that Pakistani security forces killed 2,597 militants in 2025. The country recorded 5,397 terrorist attacks that year, resulting in 1,235 deaths, according to ISPR. More than 70% of the attacks occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and about 29% in Balochistan, ISPR said.
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