As many as 707 terrorists were killed during 78,000 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across Balochistan in 2025.
This was stated by Balochistan’s Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Hamza Shafqat while addressing a press conference in Quetta on Sunday.
He said that 202 security personnel were martyred in these operations, while 280 civilians also lost their lives.
He further added that three terrorists were arrested during a recent operation in Kharan.
Compared to last year, attacks on security forces have decreased due to improved strategy and better operational planning, he said.
The ACS (Home) noted that terrorists have increasingly begun targeting civilians.
He described the designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organization by the United States as the biggest achievement of the year.
He further said that actions would be taken through Interpol against those involved in carrying out terrorist activities against Pakistan while operating from abroad.
Speaking on the occasion, DIG Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Aitzaz Goraya said that the SHO of Kharan was martyred in October.
He said that terrorists attempted to abduct the SHO, but shot him dead when he resisted.
DIG Goraya added that the terrorists wanted to kidnap the SHO for propaganda purposes, and operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining members of the terrorist group involved.
PM SHEHBAZ LAUDS SECURITY FORCES
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces and the Balochistan Police for their successful operation against terrorists.
The prime minister said that the successful operations carried out by the security forces and the Balochistan Police against terrorists seeking to disrupt law and order are clear proof of the nation’s firm resolve to combat terrorism.
He noted that 700 terrorists have been killed in Balochistan this year, describing it as a significant achievement in the fight against terrorism.
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s determination to completely eliminate all forms of terrorism from the country.
Source: Dunya News
