Security forces in Pakistan's Balochistan province have killed at least 117 terrorists since July 5, 2026, as part of Operation Shaban.The joint operation, led by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police, continues to target India-backed militants through air and ground strikes.Over 76 militants have been eliminated so far, with weapons caches including M4 rifles, rocket launchers, and mobile phones recovered from the dead.The operation follows a deadly attack on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat, where 42 people were killed in three recent attacks.Security sources confirmed that 5 more terrorists were killed in fresh operations, raising the toll to 76.The operation aims to neutralize all remaining terrorists, with authorities emphasizing the need for sustained efforts.

The surge in terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 2021 has prompted Pakistan to launch cross-border operations like Ghazab lil-Haq, though tensions with the Afghan Taliban persist due to their reluctance to act against terrorist groups.The ongoing conflict highlights the challenges of combating militant networks in the region.