Security forces killed at least 14 terrorists in a ‘sanitisation’ operation near the Sambaza area of Zhob district on the night of August 8 and 9, the military said in a statement on Saturday
According to the military’s media wing, weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from those killed. The statement added that security forces remain committed to safeguarding the country’s frontiers and thwarting attempts to undermine peace, stability and progress.
The action followed earlier engagements in the same area on August 7 and 8, in which 33 terrorists were killed, bringing the total to 47 in two days of counter-terrorism operations.
Read: Security forces kill 33 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghan border
“Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result of precise, bold and skillful engagement, 33 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were sent to hell,” it added. “A large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered.”
On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of khwarij, belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Khwaraj, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan.
Own troops… pic.twitter.com/kNneEMrZrW
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 8, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for successfully foiling the infiltration attempt. “The brave personnel of the security forces risked their lives to stop the terrorists and frustrate their nefarious designs,” he said in a statement issued by his office.
PM @CMShehbaz has paid tribute to security forces for successfully thwarting and taking action against terrorists of Fitna al-Khawarij who attempted to infiltrate Pakistan from the Pak-Afghan border in the Zhob district #News #RadioPakistanhttps://t.co/zMVh2AzfuG pic.twitter.com/u5L3NrVyf0
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 8, 2025
The premier emphasised the nation’s support for the security forces, saying that “the entire nation stands with the security forces in their fight against terrorism.” He reiterated his commitment to eliminating all forms of terrorism from the country and underscored the government’s determination to maintain peace and security.
