Pakistani Forces Kill 34 Militants Amid Balochistan Attack on Security Personnel

Pakistani security forces conducted multiple intelligence-based counter-terrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, killing at least 34 militants, including members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and ethnic Baloch separatists. Separately, Baloch separatists attacked security personnel in Balochistan, killing four paramilitary troops. The army stated these operations target groups it terms 'Fitna-al-Khwarij' and 'Fitna-al-Hindustan,' alleging some militants receive support from Indian intelligence agencies. Search and counter-operations continue in affected areas.