Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 17 terrorists linked to outlawed insurgent groups in separate intelligence‑based operations across the troubled Balochistan province, the Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENTIn the Panjgur district on Friday, four terrorists were killed after a heavy exchange of fire when security forces surrounded a location where they were holed up. In Kalat on Wednesday, an engagement with terrorists ended with eight of them being killed after an exchange of fire. Earlier in December, security forces had killed 12 terrorists in Kalat, reflecting ongoing pressure on armed elements in the province. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least populated province, has long been home to multiple insurgent groups.

Source: The Telegraph December 27, 2025 13:49 UTC