{"id":5493,"date":"2026-07-11T14:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=5493"},"modified":"2026-07-11T14:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T14:44:24","slug":"seven-more-militants-killed-in-balochistan-operation-total-rises-to-64-say-security-sources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=5493","title":{"rendered":"Seven More Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation, Total Rises to 64, Say Security Sources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Pakistani security forces have killed <strong>seven more militants<\/strong> during the ongoing <strong>Operation Shaban<\/strong> in Balochistan, bringing the total number of militants killed in the operation to <strong>64<\/strong>, according to security sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The joint operation by the <strong>Pakistan Army<\/strong> and <strong>police<\/strong> was launched following the attack on the <strong>Mangi Dam police checkpoint<\/strong> and is continuing against militants whom Pakistani authorities refer to as <strong>Fitna al-Khawarij<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security sources said aerial and ground operations are ongoing across the area as forces continue to target militant hideouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the sources, seven militants were killed during the latest engagements, raising the overall death toll in <strong>Operation Shaban<\/strong> to <strong>64<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sources further stated that a total of <strong>102 militants<\/strong> have been killed in <strong>Operation Shaban<\/strong> and other intelligence-based operations conducted in Balochistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said the operation will continue until all militant elements operating in the province have been eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The operation will continue until the last terrorist is neutralized,&#8221; security sources said, reaffirming the security forces&#8217; commitment to ongoing counterterrorism efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>President Asif Ali Zardari<\/strong>, <strong>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong>, and <strong>Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi<\/strong> praised the security forces for their role in the ongoing operation against militants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the complete elimination of terrorism is essential for lasting peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It is necessary to eradicate terrorism from its roots. The enemies of peace will find no place to hide,&#8221; the interior minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The casualty figures and operational details have been provided by Pakistani security sources and have not been independently verified. 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