RAWALPINDI – Pakistani security forces eliminated seven terrorists during a successful intelligence-based.
Operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.According to ISPR, the operation was launched on September 20 following credible intelligence reports about the presence of militants linked to India-sponsored proxy group Fitna al Khwarij.
During the operation, troops effectively targeted the terrorist hideout.
As a result, seven militants — including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers — were neutralized,” the ISPR stated.Terrorists Security forces have since launched sanitisation operations to ensure no further terrorist presence remains in the area. The military reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating Indian-backed terrorism and restoring peace across Pakistan.
The statement also called on the Afghan interim government to fulfill its obligations and ensure Afghan soil is not used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.
Rising Cross-Border Terror ThreatSince the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has witnessed a surge in cross-border terror incidents, particularly in KP and Balochistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently reiterated Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, urging Kabul to choose between “supporting terrorists or standing with Pakistan.”
Pakistan’s Refugee Burden and Repatriation Drive
Pakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for over four decades, from the Soviet invasion to the Taliban’s 2021 return. However, in response to rising militancy, Islamabad launched a crackdown on undocumented Afghans. According to media reports, under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, over 554,000 Afghans have returned since April 2025, including 145,000 in August alone.
Terrorism Nexus: India and TTP
Security sources claim that masterminds and facilitators of terror activities are based in Afghanistan with direct Indian support. Terrorists Pakistan and Afghanistan share a 2,500 km porous border, which, while crucial for trade and cross-border ties, has also been exploited by groups such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Islamabad’s concerns were echoed in a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report, which confirmed links between Kabul and the TTP.
Including logistical, financial, and operational support.Escalation in Terror Attacks.According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), militant attacks surged by 74% in August 2025 compared to July, marking one of the sharpest escalations in recent months.
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan’s security forces killed seven terrorists.
Including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.
According to the military’s media wing, the operation was conducted on September 20 in the Kulachi area following confirmed reports about the presence of militants linked to India-backed proxy group Fitna al Khwarij.
During the operation, troops successfully engaged the hideout, eliminating seven Indian-sponsored terrorists,” the ISPR said.
The forces also carried out sanitisation operations to clear the area of any remaining militants, reiterating Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate foreign-backed terrorism.Pakistan’s Message to AfghanistanIn its statement, ISPR stressed that Pakistan expects the interim Afghan government to prevent its territory from being used by terrorist groups.
Since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in cross-border terror attacks, especially in KP and Balochistan.Refugee Crisis and Repatriation Drive. Terrorists Pakistan has been host to Afghan refugees for over 40 years, from the Soviet invasion to the Taliban’s recent takeover. However, in the wake of escalating security concerns, Islamabad launched a crackdown on undocumented Afghans in 2023.
Under the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, more than 554,000 Afghans have been repatriated since April 2025 — including 145,000 in August alone.
India’s Alleged Role in TerrorismThe Pakistani state uses the term Fitna al Khwarij for terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while groups in Balochistan have been labeled Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged involvement in terrorism and destabilisation across the country.ISPR reaffirmed that
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Pakistan’s armed forces remain fully determined to wipe out Indian-sponsored militancy and safeguard national security.
Pakistan’s security forces killed seven Indian-sponsored terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.According to ISPR, the operation was launched on September 20 after intelligence confirmed the presence of militants linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khwarij.
During the operation, troops effectively targeted the hideout.
Neutralising seven terrorists — including three Afghan nationals and two suicide bombers,” the military’s media wing stated.The ISPR added that sanitisation operations are underway to clear the region of any other Indian-backed militants. The statement reaffirmed the armed forces’ determination to eliminate terrorism from Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Message to Afghanistan
The statement also urged the interim Afghan government to prevent its territory from being used for terrorist activities.Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have been strained over this issue, with Pakistan recently warning the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that militant sanctuaries inside .
Afghanistan pose the gravest threat to its national security. Kabul, however, has denied these allegations.
Recent Counter-Terrorism SuccessesEarlier this week, Pakistani forces killed 31 terrorists in two separate IBOs in Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts of KP on September 13–14. According to ISPR, the militants belonged to Fitna al Khwarij, a group linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Surge in Terror Attacks
Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist incidents in recent years, especially in KP and Balochistan. The situation escalated after the TTP ended its ceasefire agreement in November 2022, vowing to intensify attacks on security forces, police, and law enforcement agencies.
Shehbaz Sharif’s Zero-Tolerance Policy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly stressed that Pakistan will show zero tolerance toward terrorism. He has called on Afghanistan to “choose between siding with terrorists or standing with Pakistan.”
Refugee Burden and Security Concerns
Pakistan has hosted Afghan refugees for over four decades, from the Soviet invasion to the Taliban’s return in 2021. While many Afghans were born and raised in Pakistan, others still await third-country resettlement. The refugee issue remains intertwined with rising cross-border militancy.
