Pakistan's military, Frontier Corps, and police are intensifying operations in Balochistan under 'Operation Shaban' to eliminate terrorists linked to attacks on security forces.

The operation, which began on July 5, has resulted in the deaths of 88 militants, including 52 eliminated directly during military actions and 36 from intelligence operations.The latest strike killed nine terrorists in the Shaban area of Quetta district, bringing the total to 88 since the operation started.

The militants were accused of killing 27 police personnel during an attack on a pumping station in Mangi dam, with nine officers martyred and 18 abducted.Their bodies were later found in Zarghoon Gar mountainous area.Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti reported a thwarted terrorist attack on a police station in Khuzdar district.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized a unified civil-military strategy to combat terrorism, with the military vowing to eliminate all terrorists.The operation highlights ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, where terrorist attacks have intensified in recent weeks.