16 terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border: ISPR
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the forces for their successful operation
RAWALPINDI – Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of 16 terrorists trying to enter the country from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan’s Ghulam Khan Kili area, said ISPR.
According to the ISPR, security forces monitored the movement of the infiltrators on the night of March 22-23 and launched a swift and effective response, killing all 16 terrorists in an intense exchange of fire.
Pakistan has reiterated its demand for the Afghan interim government to strengthen border security and prevent the use of Afghan territory for terrorism against Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the forces for their successful operation, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to national security and the fight against terrorism.
Pakistan experienced a 42% surge in terror attacks in January 2025 compared to the previous month, according to data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).
The report recorded 74 militant attacks nationwide, leading to 91 deaths, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Additionally, 117 people were injured, comprising 53 security personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained the worst-hit province, followed by Balochistan. In KP’s settled districts, militants carried out 27 attacks, causing 19 fatalities, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants.
