Pakistan’s security forces have killed more than 71 militants in a series of intelligence based operations across Balochistan over the past 96 hours. It is one of the largest coordinated counterterrorism efforts in the province this year.
The operations, led by Operation Shaban, targeted hideouts of groups the military calls Fitna Al-Khawarij and Fitna Al-Hindustan in the Shaban area of Quetta district, as well as in Ziarat, Nushki and Mand.
Intelligence agencies had received credible information about several militant camps being used to plan attacks on civilians and security installations. On 21 September 2026, forces moved quickly into Ziarat and the surrounding areas.
After intense exchanges of fire, they cleared multiple hideouts, killed 33 militants and recovered weapons, ammunition and explosives. Over the next 72 hours the operation was stepped up, with 23 more militants killed as troops widened the cleared area and cut off militant supply routes.
On 25 September, a separate operation in District Nushki hit another hideout and killed 11 militants. In Mand, six more were killed, and a large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized. Together, these actions bring the toll to more than 71 in four days.
The military describes this as a serious blow to foreign backed networks operating in the province.
The campaign runs under the national “Azm-e-Istehkam” plan, approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies say operations will continue until the threat is fully removed, with the goal of protecting local communities and restoring stability.
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