Five terrorists killed, two wounded in North Waziristan operation: security sources

Azm-e-Istehkamvision, the sources said. President Asif Ali Zardari praised the security forces for the successful operation against. Fitna al-Khawarijin North Waziristan.

The president lauded the bravery and professional capabilities of the security forces for killing five Khawarij and wounding two others during the operation. He said timely and effective operations by the security forces were playing an important role in thwarting the “nefarious designs” of terrorist elements.

Operations against. Fitna al-Khawarijwould continue until terrorism was completely eliminated, the president said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the security forces for their successful operation.

Under the. Azm-e-Istehkamvision, the complete elimination of terrorism and establishment of lasting peace were the government’s top priorities, the prime minister said. Read:Security forces kill 11 terrorists in separate Balochistan, K-P operations.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activity over the past three months, with a series of attacks across the country resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel and civilians.

Last week, 12 people were killed and 35 others injured when a blast struck a joint checkpoint near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, with the TTP claiming responsibility for the attack. On September 19, 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were martyred in ablast at a mosquein Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers.

Eight terrorists were also killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation. Later, the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers.

In a separate incident, a captain and a lieutenant were among six security personnel martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, while eight terrorists were killed. On September 1, six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan.

Read more:Nine policemen martyred, 28 injured in terror attack on police checkpost in K-P's Hangu. In July, at least 30 people, including 27 police personnel, weremartyredwhen terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy.

Fitna al-Hindustanambushed police personnel deployed in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, triggering hours-long gun battles. The attackers also abducted several civilians and police personnel after the assault. In the aftermath of the attack, the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police launched a jointoperation, which remains underway, with forces intensifying action against terrorists across the province.