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Pakistan security forces kill militants in North Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan

Pakistan security forces Fitna al-Khawarij North Waziristan counter-terrorism operations Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani security forces have conducted several intelligence-based operations (IBO) targeting Fitna al-Khawarij militants, a term used for members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In North Waziristan, an operation resulted in the deaths of five militants and left two others injured.

In the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a separate operation killed three terrorists. These actions occur amid a broader surge in militant violence; data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies indicates that militant attacks in Pakistan rose by 13% in September 2026 compared to August, reaching a total of 225 attacks.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces for their efforts. The government has emphasized that counter-terrorism operations will continue under the Azm-i-Istehkam vision until terrorism is completely eliminated.

Entities

Asif Ali Zardari · Fitna al-Khawarij · North Waziristan · Shehbaz Sharif · Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

Claims

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The timely and effective actions of the security forces play an important role in foiling the designs of terrorist elements. thecurrent.pk · time.news
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The operation targeted members of Fitna al-Khawarij, a term used for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). thecurrent.pk · time.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan recorded 225 militant attacks in September 2026, a 13% increase from August. islamabadpost.com.pk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Operations against terrorism will continue until its complete elimination under the Azm-i-Istehkam vision. thecurrent.pk · time.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Three Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in the Dera Ismail Khan district. islamabadpost.com.pk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Five terrorists were killed and two were injured during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan. thecurrent.pk · time.news

Sources

Five terrorists killed, two injured in North Waziristan op [thecurrent.pk]
Three India-backed terrorists killed in DI Khan operation: security sources [islamabadpost.com.pk]
Pakistan forces kill 18 terrorists in KP, Balochistan operations [en.dailypakistan.com.pk]
Pakistani Forces Kill Five Militants in North Waziristan Operation [time.news]