In a major counterterrorism operation in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Pakistani security forces killed at least 14 members of the India-backed militant organization “Fitna al-Hindustan.” The operation, launched on intelligence inputs, also left around 20 militants injured. Local residents praised the move, saying it restored peace and stability in the region. Authorities confirmed that operations would continue until the group is fully eliminated. Earlier this week, a similar intelligence-based operation in Sherani district killed seven Indian-supported militants linked to “Fitna al-Kharej” and the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Meanwhile, violence in Pakistan surged by 46% in the third quarter of 2025, with 901 people killed in 329 incidents. Research data shows that 57% of those killed were militants or criminals, while 219 civilians and 166 security personnel also lost their lives. The provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan accounted for 96% of all violent incidents nationwide.

In Lohagara, Chattogram, armed hill terrorists attacked three brick kilns—IBM, NBK, and NBM—after their owners refused to pay extortion. The masked attackers, armed with heavy weapons, arrived on motorcycles, assaulted over 20 workers, and looted cash and mobile phones. Police and army forces later inspected the site. The kiln owner claimed the terrorists had been demanding 1.5 million taka for 15 days. Authorities have launched an investigation, promising legal action. The attack has left the area in fear and tension.