Overview
- The Inter‑Services Public Relations said security forces killed 21 militants in intelligence‑based operations around Miran Shah over the past 72 hours, naming four ring leaders as Khalid Raza (Salar), Muftoon, Musa and Imran (Ayan), a statement confirmed on Saturday.
- ISPR said the recent action raises the total to 48 militants killed in coordinated operations in the area, that weapons and ammunition were recovered, and that sanitisation and clearance operations are ongoing to remove remaining fighters.
- Separately, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar reported precision strikes along the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border that killed 26 militants and destroyed camps, training centres and an ammunition cache linked to named commanders.
- Political and military leaders praised the operations and repeatedly described the targets as ‘Indian‑sponsored Fitna al‑Khawarij’, a state label for TTP‑affiliated militants, while media accounts note these official claims have not been independently verified.
- Recent civilian deaths in Lakki Marwat and Bajaur have heightened public alarm, and officials say the continued campaign and cross‑border strikes could further tighten security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and raise tensions along the frontier.