Death toll rises to 50 as 3 more Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in Zhob

The death toll on fourth day of a string of operations along Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Zhob District of Balochistan has risen to 50 as three more Indian-sponsored terrorists were shot dead, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to an ISPR statement released in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, following the successful engagements by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District from 7-9 August 2025, during which 47 khwarij were sent to hell; on night 10/11 August 2025, a deliberate sanitization operation was conducted in surrounding areas of Sambaza along Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

During the conduct of the operation, three more Indian-sponsored khwarij were hunted down and successfully neutralized. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the slain khwarij.

The number of khwarij killed in four days anti-infiltration operation has risen to 50.

The security forces remained committed to secure the nation’s frontiers and thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Pakistan, concluded the ISPR statement.

 

President, PM vow to continue war against terrorism

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have lauded the officers and jawans of the security forces for another successful operation against Khawarij in Sambaza area of district Zhob along Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

In their separate statements, they commended the security forces for killing fifty Indian-sponsored terrorists during the last four days, which is a testament to their professionalism, valour, and commitment.

The President said the nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its valiant armed forces against terrorism. He said the enemies of peace, stability and development of Pakistan will never succeed.

He expressed the resolve that war would continue with full force until the complete eradication of terrorism.

In his statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professional expertise of the officers and jawans of the security forces for killing three more Indian-sponsored terrorists, following a successful operation that neutralized forty-seven terrorists in the same area a few days ago.

The Prime Minister expressed the determination that Pakistan will continue war against the scourge of terrorism until its complete eradication from the country.

He said the armed forces of Pakistan are engaged day and night in the mission to purge the homeland from terrorists, and for this purpose, the entire nation, including he himself, pays glowing tribute to them.

The Prime Minister said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder alongside their armed forces in their unwavering resolve to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

Mohsin Naqvi commends security forces

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid tribute to the security forces for killing three more terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan in Zhob district of Balochistan, describing the operation as another blow to Indian-backed terrorism in the province.

Naqvi praised the professional skills and dedication of the forces, noting that their “remarkable successes against the terrorists of Fitna al-Hindustan are a source of pride for the entire nation.”

According to the minister, the militants were involved in attempts to spread unrest in Balochistan and were backed by India. “The security forces have foiled a nefarious conspiracy to sabotage peace in the province,” he said.

“We salute our forces for neutralizing the evil designs of these terrorists. The entire nation stands united with our security personnel for the complete elimination of Indian-sponsored terrorism,” Naqvi added.

Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani