PM vows to continue operations until externally sponsored terrorism is eliminated

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's armed forces are fully capable of thwarting every hostile plan, adding that military operations will continue with full force until the complete elimination of externally sponsored terrorism.

The prime minister praised security forces for carrying out successful intelligence-based operations against the India-backed militant group Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan's Kolpur, Kardgap and Nushki areas.

He also paid tribute to Major Umar Minhas Nasir and Havaldar Muhammad Adnan Khan, who embraced martyrdom while patrolling the Quetta-Taftan National Highway (N-40).

Shehbaz said hostile elements were attempting to undermine regional peace by targeting innocent civilians and security personnel. He prayed for the elevation of the martyrs' ranks and patience for their bereaved families, adding that the entire nation honours their sacrifices.

Meanwhile, security forces killed eight militants during intelligence-based operations in Kolpur and Nushki, Balochistan.

In a separate operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces eliminated 16 militants, including two Afghan nationals allegedly operating under Indian patronage.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), two Pakistan Army personnel, Havaldar Ismat Ali and Naik Aftab Ali, were also killed during an exchange of fire.