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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the suicide attack on a police station in the Domel area of District Bannu, said a press release issued by Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office on Friday. The prime minister expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident that took place in the northwest of the country. Sharif prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, the press release said. &ldquo;We are determined to completely eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country&rdquo;, the prime minister said.

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‘We are determined to completely eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country,’ the prime minister said, according to a press release.

PM Sharif strongly condemns suicide attack in northwest Pakistan  

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gathered parliamentary leaders for a private briefing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-5" target="_blank">regional tensions.</a>&nbsp;Participants called for unity, stronger diplomacy, and renewed determination to eliminate terrorism, the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office reported Wednesday. In an official statement released by the PMO, a meeting of leaders and representatives of parliamentary parties was chaired by PM Sharif. The participants received an in-camera briefing on the <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/67-afghan-taliban-killed-one-fc-soldier-martyred-in-crossborder-attacks-minister" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan-Afghanistan situation</a>, Iran, tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf, and Pakistan&rsquo;s diplomatic efforts. Parliamentary leaders talked about the need for national unity, consensus and solidarity in the current situation. The group welcomed Pakistan&#39;s peace efforts in the region, with the leaders urging more action and sharing&nbsp;suggestions for next steps. They also pledged to eradicate <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/president-zardari-warns-afghanistan-over-militant-sanctuaries-says-pakistan-ready-to-act" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">terrorism</a> in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting of Parliamentary Leaders and Representatives of Political Parties. Islamabad, 4 March 2026. (PMO)

The meeting received an in-camera briefing on the Pakistan-Afghanistan situation, Iran, tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf, and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.

Pakistani leaders back anti-terror push, call for national unity

ISLAMABAD: Five India-sponsored terrorists including a suicide bomber were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan&rsquo;s Pishin district, Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing said on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on Sunday following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-24-terrorists-in-khyberpakhtunkhwa-ibos" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian proxy group</a>, described as &ldquo;Fitna al Khwarij.&rdquo; &ldquo;During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the entire group using multiple weapons. After an intense exchange of fire, a suicide bomber blew himself up, while four other India-sponsored terrorists were killed,&rdquo; the statement said. The ISPR added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead militants, who were involved in several terrorist activities in the area. Sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any other India-sponsored militants found in the vicinity, the statement said. The military said the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-army-officer-martyred-five-terrorists-killed-in-bannu-attack-military" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">counterterrorism campaign</a>&nbsp;under the vision of &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam,&rdquo; approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the security forces for a successful counterterrorism operation, saying they were making great progress against terrorist groups every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;The entire nation stands with Pakistan&#39;s armed forces and law enforcement authorities in this war against terrorists,&rdquo; he added.

ISPR says weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead militants, who were involved in several terrorist activities in the area.

Five India-backed terrorists including suicide bomber killed in Balochistan: Military

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conducted precision airstrikes on seven terrorist camps and hideouts along the Pakistan&ndash;Afghanistan border in response to a series of suicide bombings inside the country, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Pakistan said early Sunday. In an official statement, the ministry said the strikes targeted camps linked to Fitna al Khwarij, Pakistan&rsquo;s term for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), groups Islamabad says were responsible for recent attacks on Pakistani soil. The ministry said the operations were launched after authorities established the involvement of these groups in multiple suicide bombings, including the attack on an imambargah in Islamabad, as well as incidents in the northwestern districts of Bajaur and Bannu during the holy month of Ramadan. A further suicide bombing in Bannu earlier this week heightened security concerns, officials said. According to the ministry, responsibility for the attacks was claimed by Afghanistan-based elements of Fitna al Khwarij and ISKP, with investigations linking the attackers to leadership and handlers operating from across the border. &ldquo;Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, but at the same time the safety and security of our citizens remains our top priority,&rdquo; the ministry said. The strikes come after recent rounds of diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan failed last year to produce concrete measures to halt cross-border militant activity. Islamabad said multiple rounds of talks in Doha and Istanbul sought to secure commitments from the Taliban authorities to prevent Afghan territory from being used by groups such as Fitna al Khwarij and ISKP to plan and execute attacks inside Pakistan. According to the ministry, &ldquo;despite repeated discussions, the Afghan side did not undertake substantive action, leaving Pakistan with no option but to take intelligence-based military measures to protect its citizens and national security.&rdquo; The ministry described the strikes as a &ldquo;retributive response,&rdquo; adding that the intelligence-based operations were carried out with precision and accuracy to disrupt militant infrastructure and prevent further attacks. Pakistan reiterated its demand that Afghanistan&rsquo;s interim government fulfil its obligations to ensure its soil is not used for terrorism against other countries, including commitments under the Doha Agreement. Islamabad also called on the international community to play a constructive role by urging the Taliban authorities to honour those commitments, saying such steps are essential for regional and global peace and security. The ministry said Pakistan remains committed to stability in the region but will continue to act decisively to safeguard its citizens and national security. Further updates will be issued as the situation develops.

Information Ministry says the targeted camps were associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). They were hit after Pakistan confirmed their involvement in recent terrorist attacks.

Pakistan conducts precision border strikes after deadly terrorist attacks

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army officer was martyred, and five terrorists were killed after security forces foiled a major attack in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military&rsquo;s media wing said on Saturday.&nbsp;According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists targeted a security forces convoy in Bannu district during an intelligence-based operation.&nbsp;The operation was launched on reports about the presence of terrorists in the area, including a suicide bomber.&nbsp;ISPR said a vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading troops, thwarting what could have been a large-scale attack on civilians and law enforcement personnel in Bannu city.&nbsp;In the ensuing exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed. However, the attackers rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into one of the security vehicles.&nbsp;As a result, Lt Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, 43, a resident of Mansehra district who was leading his troops from the front, was martyred along with Sepoy Karamat Shah, 28, a resident of Peshawar district.<img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/0e27c82a-2382-4573-8708-4537a88cbed9-sepoy Karamat Shaheed.jpeg" alt="Sepoy Karamat Shaheed." class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">Sepoy Karamat was martyred on Feb. 21 during an operation against terrorists in Bannu district. (Photo: ISPR)</figcaption> The military said the terrorists were operating from Afghan soil and vowed to continue operations under the &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam&rdquo; campaign to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism.

Lt. Col. Shahzada Gul Faraz was martyred on Feb. 21 while leading an operation against terrorists in Bannu district. (Photo: ISPR)

ISPR says a vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading troops, thwarting what could have been a large-scale attack on civilians and law enforcement personnel in Bannu city.


Pakistan Army officer martyred, five terrorists killed in Bannu attack: Military

ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), operating from Afghan territory, could evolve into an extra-regional threat if it deepens cooperation with Al Qaeda-aligned groups, the United Nations Security Council&rsquo;s latest monitoring report has warned.&nbsp;In its 37th report, covering July to December 2025, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team said some member states expressed concern that the TTP may expand its targeting ambitions beyond Pakistan, particularly if collaboration with transnational jihadist networks intensifies.&nbsp;The report states that Afghanistan&rsquo;s de facto authorities continue to provide a &ldquo;permissive environment&rdquo; for terrorist groups. While several violent factions remain active, the Monitoring Team noted that the TTP enjoys greater operational latitude and support compared with others &mdash; a dynamic linked to a marked surge in <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/four-facilitators-of-islamabad-mosque-attacker-afghan-mastermind-arrested-security-sources" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">attacks against Pakistan</a>.&nbsp;&ldquo;De facto authorities continued to provide a permissive environment for a range of terrorist groups, notably Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan,&rdquo; the report states, endorsing Islamabad&rsquo;s long-standing complaints that terrorists are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-uncovers-afghanistanbased-terror-network-as-attacks-mount" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">using Afghan territory as a safe haven</a>.&nbsp;Surge in cross-border violence and operational reachThe United Nations assessment underscores that TTP has grown into one of the largest terrorist groups operating out of Afghanistan, developing deep roots across several eastern and southeastern provinces.&nbsp;The group has been linked to many attacks, particularly in the latter half of 2025, contributing to heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier.&nbsp;The Monitoring Team also documented expanded capabilities, citing access to modern weapons, training infrastructure, and logistical backing that have boosted the group&rsquo;s lethality.&nbsp;These include advanced small arms, night-vision equipment and even drone systems &mdash; often facilitated through systems of movement passes and permits allegedly issued by Afghan authorities.&nbsp;Al Qaeda ties and wider threat concernsBeyond its cross-border campaign, the TTP&rsquo;s relationship with Al Qaeda remains a central concern. Member states cited in the report warned that the group&rsquo;s operational cooperation with Al Qaeda-aligned networks could broaden its target set and potentially make it an extra-regional threat beyond South Asia.&nbsp;The report further highlights that Al Qaeda continues to act as a &ldquo;service provider&rdquo; for other terrorist groups in Afghanistan, offering training and strategic support, particularly to the TTP, fueling fears of a widening nexus of extremist collaboration.&nbsp;Taliban denials and international frictionThe findings starkly contradict repeated Taliban assurances that no terrorist groups operate within Afghan borders, with the report noting that no UN member state endorsed this claim. The persistent sanctuary for the TTP and other terrorist groups is now recognized as a credible and <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/ttp-are-our-enenmy-we-will-eliminate-them-information-minister" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">documented threat</a>, complicating Kabul&rsquo;s diplomatic positioning and fueling mistrust with neighboring capitals.&nbsp;Implications for regional securityWhile the Monitoring Team stopped short of declaring that TTP has carried out attacks outside the region, the trendlines suggest a dangerous evolution. Member states expressed particular worry that deeper TTP-Al Qaeda links could enable the group to strike beyond Pakistan, potentially drawing in targets across Central and South Asia or further afield.&nbsp;The report&rsquo;s publication comes amid ongoing violence in Pakistan, including high-profile attacks on civil and security targets, reinforcing the urgent need for coordinated regional counter-terrorism action and renewed international engagement on Afghanistan&rsquo;s terrorist landscape.

Afghanistan

The 37th periodic report from the UNSC's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, covering July-December 2025, paints a stark picture of a terrorist landscape that increasingly threatens regional security.

TTP on Afghan soil poses 'extraregional threat,' says UN

ISLAMABAD: China on Sunday strongly condemned the suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad earlier this week, expressing full support for Pakistan&rsquo;s efforts to ensure national security and stability.&nbsp;In a statement, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said it was deeply shocked by the deadly attack and the loss of precious lives. China extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and wished a swift recovery to the injured.&nbsp;&ldquo;China strongly condemns this attack, firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and fully supports the Pakistani government in safeguarding&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/four-facilitators-of-islamabad-mosque-attacker-afghan-mastermind-arrested-security-sources" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">national security</a>, social stability and the safety of its people,&rdquo; the statement said. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 696px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-2&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2020351783026237770&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2F&sessionId=468d0e6cfa34031d210f20c53920d0e34cb8bc27&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>The suicide bombing took place on Friday at Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad, after Friday prayers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pm-sharif-condemns-mosque-blast-orders-probe" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">More than 30 worshippers were martyred,</a>&nbsp;and over 100 others sustained injuries.&nbsp;Police said the suicide bomber was intercepted at the gate of the imambargah, where he detonated his explosive device. Footage from the site showed extensive damage, with bodies and debris scattered inside the prayer hall and injured people lying outside as rescue teams rushed to assist.&nbsp;The attack sparked nationwide grief and condemnation from political leaders, religious scholars and the public, while several countries also expressed solidarity with Pakistan.&nbsp;Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said security agencies carried out swift and coordinated operations following the attack, resulting in the arrest of four facilitators, including the mastermind, during overnight raids in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;He said the mastermind was an Afghan national affiliated with the banned terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) and that the terrorist network involved in the attack had been dismantled.&nbsp;Naqvi added that a police assistant sub-inspector embraced martyrdom during the operations, while several security personnel were injured.&nbsp;Investigations into the attack are continuing.

Security personnel cordon off the mosque’s perimeter in Islamabad on February 7, 2026, a day after a suicide bombing. (AFP/File)

Foreign Affairs

Its foreign office says China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and fully supports the Pakistani government in safeguarding national security.

China condemns Islamabad suicide bombing, backs Pakistan on security

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday said India has significantly expanded funding for terrorist groups operating against Pakistan, stating that New Delhi is relying on proxy warfare as it &ldquo;cannot fight a conventional war&rdquo; with Pakistan.&nbsp;Speaking to media, Naqvi said militant operatives who were previously paid around $500 are now receiving up to $1,500, reflecting what he described as a threefold increase in funding.&nbsp;He said India is channeling these resources to destabilize Pakistan through terrorism rather than engaging in direct military confrontation.&nbsp;On Friday, city officials said the attacker attempted to enter the Imambargah Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Tarlai area on the outskirts of Islamabad but was stopped at the main gate, where the explosion occurred as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers. At least 32 people were&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pm-sharif-condemns-mosque-blast-orders-probe" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">martyred</a>&nbsp;and 179 others injured.&nbsp;&ldquo;India avoids direct confrontation and instead wages indirect warfare through terrorism,&rdquo; the interior minister said, adding that Pakistan&rsquo;s security forces are actively dismantling these networks.&nbsp;Naqvi confirmed that several facilitators involved in recent terrorist incidents have been arrested.&nbsp;He said facilitators linked to the Islamabad suicide bombing were apprehended during operations in the northwestern cities of Nowshera and Peshawar.&nbsp;The interior minister further disclosed that the main mastermind of the attack, an Afghan national associated with Daesh, has also been arrested and is currently in custody.&nbsp;According to preliminary investigations, the attackers received training from Daesh elements operating in Afghanistan, he said.&nbsp;Naqvi added that during overnight operations, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police assistant sub-inspector embraced martyrdom, while three other security personnel were injured.&nbsp;Describing the security situation, the minister said Pakistan is facing a &ldquo;state of war against terrorism&rdquo; and stressed the importance of community cooperation.&nbsp;He urged citizens to report suspicious individuals and unfamiliar visitors in their neighborhoods to law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;Training from AfghanistanEarlier, Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarrar said individuals involved in the recent suicide bombing had travelled to Afghanistan for training, reiterating that the use of Afghan soil against Pakistan would not be tolerated.&nbsp;Addressing a media briefing at Idara Minhajul Hussain, Tarrar said terrorists have &ldquo;no religion, faith, color, or race,&rdquo; adding that their sole ideology is to &ldquo;spread terror.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;On behalf of the State of Pakistan and the prime minister, I fully assure the public that the government is taking, and will continue to take, full measures for the protection of mosques, Imambargahs, and all religious centers,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;Tarrar said &ldquo;significant progress&rdquo; has been made in identifying the facilitators of the attacker involved in the Islamabad bombing.&nbsp;Condemning the attack, he said, &ldquo;It is unacceptable that on the blessed day of Friday, inside an Imambargah during prayers, when Allah is being remembered and people are worshipping, Muslims are targeted in this manner.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;I say this with full conviction: there will be no leniency towards extremism and terrorism. We will properly rein them in, pursue them, and hunt them down,&rdquo; he said, adding that the state considers such elements as Kharijites (terrorists) and is fully resolved to eliminate them for the welfare of Pakistan.&nbsp;Commenting on the evolving tactics of militant groups, Tarrar said terrorists have &ldquo;lost the capacity&rdquo; to attack hardened targets and are now targeting suburban and remote areas.&nbsp;&ldquo;This is a sign of their weakness,&rdquo; he said, adding that security forces have largely traced facilitators and handlers.&nbsp;He also said approximately 170 injured individuals are currently under treatment in hospitals, with efforts underway to provide the best possible medical care.&nbsp;Progress in investigationEarlier, according to the sources, intelligence and law enforcement agencies conducted raids in Peshawar and Nowshera based on technical and human intelligence.&nbsp;The sources said four facilitators of the suicide attacker, along with the Afghan mastermind, have been arrested.&nbsp;They added that the planning, training, and indoctrination for the attack were carried out in Afghanistan, warning that under the patronage of the Afghan Taliban, ISIS and other terrorist groups pose a serious threat to regional and global peace.&nbsp;Further intelligence-based operations are ongoing, they said.&nbsp;State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudry said the attacker had been identified and claimed the blast was sponsored by &ldquo;Indian- and Afghanistan-based terrorist groups.&rdquo;&nbsp;He said the bomber had travelled to Afghanistan prior to the attack.&nbsp;&ldquo;These terrorists operate in two forms: those who misuse religion and others like the BLA who weaponize ethnicity. Both are funded in dollars, not ideology,&rdquo; Chaudry said.&nbsp;Rejecting any religious justification for the attack, he added, &ldquo;How can anyone use the name of religion to kill people standing before Allah? No Muslim can do this.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Authorities arrest facilitators and an Afghan Daesh mastermind after the Islamabad suicide bombing at a mosque, where worshippers were killed during Friday prayers

India expands proxy warfare funding against Pakistan, says minister after Islamabad blast

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan armed forces killed 24 khwarij (terrorists) in two separate engagements in the province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. &nbsp;&nbsp;This was stated by Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-216-terrorists-in-balochistan-operation-military" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">ISPR</a>), in a statement released on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ISPR press release stated: &ldquo;On 4-5 February 2026, twenty-four khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.&rdquo;&nbsp;On the reported presence of terrorists, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-41-terrorists-in-operations-ispr" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">security forces</a>&nbsp;in Orakzai District, the ISPR said.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the conduct of the operation, troops effectively engaged the terrorists&#39; location, and after an intense fire exchange, 14 terrorists were killed.&nbsp;Another intelligence-based operation by security forces was conducted in Khyber District, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/12-indianbacked-militants-killed-in-clearance-operation-after-terrorists-attack-in-police-station-banks-pakistan-army" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">ISPR</a>&nbsp;said.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the ensuing fire exchange, 10 more terrorists were effectively neutralized.&nbsp;Sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area as a relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under the vision &ldquo;Azm e Istehkam&rdquo; (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country, the ISPR said. PM lauds security forces&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professional capabilities of the officers and personnel of the security forces for killing 24 terrorists during the operations, said a press release issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office on Friday. &ldquo;We will continue the war against the menace of terrorism until its complete eradication from the country,&rdquo; said the prime minister. &ldquo;Under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, the entire nation, including myself, stands shoulder to shoulder with the security forces in our unwavering resolve to foil the nefarious designs of the terrorists,&rdquo; the prime minister said.&nbsp;President pays tribute&nbsp;Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces for successful IBOs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a press release issued by the President&rsquo;s Secretariat on Friday.&nbsp; &ldquo;The killing of twenty-four Khawarij in effective operations against terrorist elements is a commendable achievement,&rdquo; said the president. &ldquo;The war against terrorism caused by external interference is continuing successfully,&rdquo; President Zardari said. &ldquo;The war against the menace of terrorism will continue until its complete eradication from the country,&rdquo; said the president of Pakistan.

ISPR says, ‘On 4-5 February 2026, twenty-four khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.’

Pakistan security forces kill 24 terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa IBOs

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Thursday, with both sides condemning recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening security cooperation under the China-Pakistan strategic partnership.&nbsp;During the meeting at the Interior Ministry, the Chinese envoy expressed condolences over the loss of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/12-indianbacked-militants-killed-in-clearance-operation-after-terrorists-attack-in-police-station-banks-pakistan-army" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">civilian and security personnel&#39;s lives</a>&nbsp;in the attacks and conveyed China&rsquo;s solidarity with the affected families. He said Beijing strongly opposes terrorism in all its forms and stands firmly with Pakistan in its fight against militancy, according to an official statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Naqvi said the attacks in Balochistan were carried out under what he described as a &ldquo;well-planned and organized scheme,&rdquo; adding that Pakistan&rsquo;s security forces had&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-216-terrorists-in-balochistan-operation-military" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">responded in a timely and effective manner</a>.&nbsp;He briefed the ambassador on ongoing security operations in the province and on measures being taken to protect Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan, calling their safety a top priority.&nbsp;Naqvi said Pakistan was in the process of establishing a Special Protection Unit for Chinese citizens and added that modern Chinese technology and equipment would support coordinated counter-terrorism operations.&nbsp;The two sides discussed counter-terrorism, internal security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and collaboration in tackling cybercrime, according to an official statement.&nbsp;Both Naqvi and Jiang reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. The Chinese ambassador thanked Pakistan for the steps taken to ensure the security of Chinese nationals, while Naqvi expressed appreciation for China&rsquo;s continued support for Pakistan.&nbsp;Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, senior Interior Ministry officials, and Chinese embassy representatives were also present at the meeting.

Ambassador Jiang Zaidong meets Mohsin Naqvi

The Chinese envoy expresses condolences over the loss of civilian and security personnel's lives in the attacks and conveyed China’s solidarity with the affected families

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