Security forces personnel have killed four terrorists, including wanted Afghan militant Obaidullah Saad, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
Security sources said the operation was conducted on September 8, 2026, adding that Saad, son of Ghulam Ghaus Salehi, was a resident of Shahi Qila village in Afghanistan’s Logar province.
Meanwhile, the CTD said it had announced a reward of Rs12 million for information leading to Imran, alias Abu Bakr’s, arrest or whereabouts.
He was affiliated with the banned “Fitna al-Khawarij” group and involved in multiple acts of terrorism in Pakistan. The operation also resulted in the deaths of three of his associates.
Security forces said operations against hostile elements infiltrating Pakistan from Afghanistan would continue without discrimination.
They also reiterated that protecting the country’s security and the lives and property of its people remained a priority, with no compromise on national peace and security.
Earlier, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five militants, including a key commander, during an operation near Shamsto Camp in Peshawar on Thursday.
The operation was conducted at a compound in the Armar area, where the militants were reported to be planning major terrorist attacks.
According to the CTD, the militants were affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and were reportedly planning bomb attacks targeting sensitive institutions, imambargahs and churches, among other potential targets.
Among those killed was key commander Imran, alias Abdullah, along with Bilal, alias Abu Bakr.
Another dead militant was identified as Shahidullah, son of Miraj, a resident of Upper Mohmand. The identification of the remaining two militants was still under way, according to officials.
The CTD said security personnel recovered a submachine gun, four pistols, two hand grenades, five magazines and an improvised explosive device from the militants.
Officials said Imran, alias Abu Bakr, was wanted in 20 terrorism cases involving bomb attacks, the targeted killing of police personnel and political figures in Islamabad and other districts. He was also wanted in connection with the killings of Maulana Khan Zeb and former senator Hidayatullah Khan, among others, according to the CTD.
Naqvi lauds forces for eliminating terrorists
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday paid a glowing tribute to Pakistan’s security forces following a successful intelligence-based operation in Khurram which led to the killing of four Khawarji terrorists.
The interior minister commended the exceptional professionalism and bravery of the personnel involved in the operation.
He said that the swift and decisive action of the security forces had thwarted a major threat to peace in the region, preventing the terrorists from executing their malicious plans.
“This operation is a testament to the unflinching resolve and superior capabilities of our security forces. The entire nation stands firmly behind them in this fight against terrorism”, Naqvi stated.
The interior minister emphasized that Pakistan’s fight against extremism is far from over, declaring that counterterrorism operations will continue with full force until every last Khawarji terrorist and their facilitators are eliminated from the country.
“These misguided elements, who seek to destabilize Pakistan, will find no refuge,” he said. “Our forces are committed to making Pakistan a cradle of peace, and those who attempt to challenge this resolve will be dealt with iron hands.”
He reaffirmed that national unity and public support were vital in the ongoing struggle against terrorism, and urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperative with law enforcement agencies.