RAWALPINDI:
Security forces killed at least 33 terrorists who were attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Friday.
The movement of a large group of terrorists, identified as Khawarij and belonging to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khawarij, was detected on the night of August 7-8 in Sambaza, Zhob District, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the statement said.
On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan.
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— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 8, 2025
Security forces quickly detected their movement, engaged the group, and “thwarted the Indian-sponsored terrorists’ attempt to infiltrate,” the ISPR added.
The military also reported recovering a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the site.
ISPR reiterated that security forces remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers and eradicate the menace of Indian-sponsored terrorism from the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his tribute to the security forces for their successful efforts in thwarting an infiltration attempt by terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, who tried to enter Pakistan from the Pak-Afghan border in Zhob District.
In a statement, the prime minister praised the forces for eliminating 33 terrorists during the operation. “The brave personnel of the security forces risked their lives to thwart the terrorists’ infiltration attempt and foiled their nefarious designs,” he said.
Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the nation’s support for the security forces. “The entire nation stands with the security forces in their fight against terrorism,” he added.
The prime minister also reiterated his commitment to completely eliminating all forms of terrorism from the country, underscoring the government’s determination to maintain peace and security.
