8 terrorists killed in Kalat operation: ISPR

Rawalpindi: Pakistan security forces have eliminated eight Indian-sponsored terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan, ARY News reported on Thursday, citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

According to ISPR, on 24 December 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat District, on the reported presence of terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Hindustan.

During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. After an intense fire exchange, eight Indian sponsored terrorists were killed, the ISPR said.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, the statement added.

The ISPR said sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining Indian-sponsored terrorists in the area.

It further stated that Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue their relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, to eradicate the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

Earlier on Dec 07, 2025, security forces eliminated 12-Indian sponsored terrorists in Balochistan, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations.

According to ISPR, Pakistan security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Kalat District following reports of the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Indian-backed group Fitna al Hindustan.

During the operation, security personnel engaged the terrorists, resulting in the elimination of twelve operatives after an intense exchange of fire.