The military’s media wing said six Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed during an operation in Mastung. A cache of ammunition and improvised explosive devices recovered from the terrorists was destroyed at the site.
In another intelligence-based operation in the Shaban area of Quetta, security forces targeted four hideouts linked to Fitna al-Khawarij, killing 26 terrorists.
Two Indian-sponsored terrorists were also killed during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat, while two others were eliminated in a retaliatory operation in the Bhag area of Sibi district.
According to ISPR, a total of 48 terrorists affiliated with Indian proxies, Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij have been killed across Balochistan over the past 48 to 72 hours.
The military said more than 1,188 terrorists have been killed in security operations across Balochistan during 2026.
Security forces and law-enforcement agencies will continue counterterrorism operations under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision until the elimination of the last terrorist, ISPR said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Pakistan Army and other security forces for their operations, saying the elimination of 36 terrorists demonstrated the state’s unwavering resolve against terrorism.
The prime minister said security forces had thwarted the alleged designs of Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij and described them as a source of pride for the nation.
He reiterated that operations against anti-state elements would continue until the last terrorist was eliminated and said Pakistan’s peace would not be compromised.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also commended the security forces for the successful operations in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi, describing the killing of 36 terrorists as a major achievement. He said operations would continue until terrorism was completely eliminated.