Overview
- ISPR said eight militants linked to the state-labeled Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Kalat, with weapons and explosives recovered and sanitisation under way.
- Security forces reported killing two Khawarij in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, including ringleader Dilawar, a high-value target carrying a Rs4 million bounty, and recovered arms from the site.
- Five militants described by ISPR as Indian-sponsored were killed in a follow-on IBO in Balochistan’s Kohlu on December 25, with clearance operations continuing in the area.
- Police and CTD said six Khawarij, including commander Maulvi Nasrat (Nasratullah), were killed in Lakki Marwat’s Takhti Khel, where officials reported civilian and police injuries and noted militants used quadcopters and sniper fire.
- The military and government praised security forces, reiterating that counterterror operations will continue at full pace and that targeted raids are focused on groups the state links to Indian backing and the TTP.