SECURITY — July 29, 2026

Pakistan Army Says It Killed 32 Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan

Weapons, ammunition and handmade explosives were seized during the raids conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam program.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International2 min read

Pakistan Army Says It Killed 32 Militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
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Pakistan Army forces killed 24 militants affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during an intelligence-based operation on the night of July 28-29.

In a separate operation in Nushki district of Balochistan, the army killed eight Baloch militants.

Weapons, ammunition and handmade explosives were seized in both operations.

The military said the actions form part of the ongoing Azm-e-Istehkam program.

Islamabad has accused the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan of providing shelter to TTP members, an allegation the Taliban reject.

Read the original reporting at Afghanistan International

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