09 March 2026
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Summary of Counter-Terrorism Operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and North Waziristan (8 January 2026)

Summary of Counter-Terrorism Operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and North Waziristan (8 January 2026)
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On 8 January 2026, eleven khwarij militants affiliated with an Indian proxy group were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Following reports of their presence, security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan District, where troops engaged the khwarij and, after an intense exchange of fire, six militants were neutralised. A second joint operation by Police and security forces took place in Kurram District, resulting in five more khwarij being neutralised. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from those killed, who were reportedly involved in various terrorist activities against security forces, law enforcement agencies, and civilians. Sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored khwarij in the area. The relentless counter-terrorism campaign under Vision Azm e Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan, will continue at full pace to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.

Educational Content Editor at Afghan Learn

Parwana Azizi is an editor for Afghan Learn, an educational platform run by journalists in exile. A former teacher and radio host, she now creates and curates content focused on distance learning, digital literacy for Afghan youth, and historical/cultural explainers. Her work aims to combat information isolation and provide educational resources that are no longer available inside the country.

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