Four Militants, Including High-Value Target, Killed by Pakistani Forces Near Afghanistan Border

The operation in North Waziristan district uncovers weapons cache, as search for hidden fighters continues amid concerns of local Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan.

• Pakistani security forces killed four armed fighters, including a highly sought individual named 'Ibrahim', near the northwestern border with Afghanistan.
• The operation took place in the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district, where forces traded gunfire with the fighters.
• A cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives were found during the raid.
• Troops are continuing to search surrounding areas for fighters in hiding.
• Concerns persist that the local Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has found refuge in Afghanistan and is rebuilding there.

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