The Pakistan Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by Fitna al-Khawarij militants from Afghanistan under the guise of a ceasefire, killing between 45 and 50 terrorists in a large-scale intelligence-based operation in Mohmand district.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the attempted infiltration was detected through intelligence sources, following which the army launched a swift and coordinated response to neutralize the threat on the night between Oct 15 and 16. A large formation of terrorists was targeted, and the entire area was later secured through a clearance operation.

Operation based on precise intelligence

According to ISPR, the operation in Mohmand was conducted after credible intelligence indicated movement of militants across the border. Surveillance footage showed the militants preparing for infiltration before the army intercepted them.

Troops surrounded the area, cutting off escape routes before launching a decisive assault that resulted in heavy militant casualties. The action successfully disrupted the infiltration plan and prevented a potential escalation of cross-border violence. The purpose of sending the formation was to spread terrorism in the border areas of Mohmand, the statement noted.

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“Our vigilant soldiers acted swiftly and effectively, neutralizing the threat before it could materialize into an attack,” ISPR stated, lauding the troops’ professionalism and commitment.

Three more operations across KP

In addition to the Mohmand operation, security forces carried out three separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting militant hideouts linked to Indian-sponsored networks.

A total of 34 militants were eliminated in these operations — 18 in North Waziristan, and eight each in South Waziristan and Bannu. The operations were conducted between October 13 and 15, focusing on dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating facilitators operating in the tribal belt.

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In North Waziristan’s Spinwam area, forces killed 18 terrorists after a fierce exchange of fire. Several hideouts were also destroyed, and a large cache of weapons and explosives was recovered.

Militants linked to cross-border networks

Security officials confirmed that many of the eliminated militants were proxies supported by India and affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij operating along the Afghan border. These groups have been accused of orchestrating attacks inside Pakistan and destabilizing the region.

The South Waziristan and Bannu operations also led to the killing of 16 militants, including known facilitators responsible for recent terrorist activity in the area. The army said that these strikes have “significantly disrupted cross-border terror logistics and command networks.”

Commitment to peace and security

The Pakistan Army reaffirmed its resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country and ensure the security of its borders, particularly in areas facing repeated infiltration attempts.

“The enemies of Pakistan will never succeed in destabilizing the country. Our forces remain alert and ready to respond decisively to any threat,” the ISPR statement said.

Officials noted that the militants tried to exploit the ceasefire environment to regroup and infiltrate Pakistani territory — a tactic described as an “attempt to stab in the back under the guise of peace.”

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The government of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime had agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, effective from 6pm on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision was made at the request of the Afghan Taliban regime and finalized through mutual consent, following several days of heightened border tensions between the two sides.

Ceasefire reached through mutual understanding

In a statement, the Foreign Office said that the two sides have agreed to halt hostilities for 48 hours to allow for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing issues through diplomatic engagement.

“A ceasefire has been decided by mutual consent between the Government of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime for the next 48 hours from 6 p.m. today, at the request of the Taliban,” the statement read.

Focus on constructive talks and lasting solution

The ministry further noted that during the ceasefire period, both sides would make sincere efforts to find a positive and lasting solution to the conflict through constructive dialogue.