In the ongoing intelligence-based Operation Al-Azm in Balochistan, security forces have killed at least 13 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, according to sources.

The operation, conducted in the Khad Kocha area of Mastung, resulted in the destruction of several terrorist hideouts and the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and materials used for improvised explosive devices (IEDs).Reports indicate that multiple terrorists were also injured during the operation.This follows earlier operations where security forces killed 10 India-backed militants and arrested two female suicide bombers.The military emphasized continued efforts to eliminate terrorist remnants and their facilitators in Balochistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted India's role in supporting terrorism, noting that over 90,000 people have been martyred in the country's fight against terror since 2018.

Recent border clashes with Afghan Taliban-linked militants resulted in significant casualties on both sides, though diplomatic talks remain stalled due to mutual distrust.The operation underscores Pakistan's persistent struggle against cross-border terrorism and its geopolitical implications.