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ISLAMABAD: At least seven terrorists were killed during a military operation in Pakistan&#39;s Balochistan province. Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Balochistan commenced an area sanitization operation at general area Nosham of Barkhan District to eliminate terrorists of Indian backed Fitna Al Hindustan, according to the military&#39;s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). &ldquo;During fire exchange seven terrorists of Indian backed Fitna Al Hindustan were sent to hell. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists,&rdquo; the ISPR said in a statement.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-6" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-6&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2054622448784757119&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=9727868c3f739df78ae119345ce33d4e9b0e90d0&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 369px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>The ISPR said that during intense fire exchange, five brave sons of soil including a field officer met the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom.&nbsp; Five soldiers embrace martyrdom&nbsp; During the sanitization operation, Major Tauseef Ahmed Bhatti, Naik Fida Hussain, Sepoy Zakir Hussain, Sepoy Suhail Ahmed and Sepoy Muhammad Ayaz embraced martyrdom. &nbsp; &ldquo;Sanitization operation in the surroundings continue to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists present in the area,&rdquo; it added.&nbsp; Relentless counter terrorism campaign under the vision &quot;Azm e Istehkam&quot; by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country, the statement said.

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'During fire exchange seven terrorists of Indian backed Fitna Al Hindustan were sent to hell. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists,' the ISPR said in a statement.

Pakistan security forces kill seven Indian backed terrorists in Balochistan operation: Military

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s military said on Thursday that security forces killed 13 terrorists in two separate infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, as Islamabad renewed calls on Afghan authorities to prevent their territory from being used for attacks inside Pakistan. In a statement, the military&rsquo;s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, said the operations took place on April 28 and 29 in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. &ldquo;Thirteen khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij were killed in two foiled infiltration attempts along Pakistan-Afghanistan border,&rdquo; the statement said. The latest engagements come amid continued security tensions along the border, following weeks of cross-border military operations under Operation Ghazab lil Haq and ongoing diplomatic efforts between Islamabad and Kabul, including talks facilitated through China. Two infiltration attempts foiledAccording to the military, the first operation took place in Mohmand district, where security forces detected the movement of a group attempting to cross into Pakistan. &ldquo;Own troops effectively engaged this group of khwarij. As a result of precise and skillful engagement, eight khwarij&hellip; were sent to hell,&rdquo; the statement said. A second infiltration attempt was foiled in North Waziristan, where Pakistani troops engaged another group after what the military described as an intense exchange of fire. &ldquo;Five khwarij were neutralized,&rdquo; ISPR said. The military said sanitization operations were ongoing in both areas to clear any remaining threats. &lsquo;Failure of Afghan Taliban regime&rsquo;The military said the incidents reinforced Pakistan&rsquo;s longstanding position regarding security concerns along the border. &ldquo;These engagements once again substantiate Pakistan&rsquo;s repeated stance regarding abject failure of Afghan Taliban regime to ensure effective border management on their side,&rdquo; the statement said. It called on Afghan authorities to &ldquo;fulfil their obligations&rdquo; and deny the use of Afghan territory for terrorism against Pakistan. Pakistan uses the term &ldquo;Fitna al-Khawarij&rdquo; in official communication to refer to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), drawing on a historical term associated with violent extremism and rebellion against legitimate authority. Cross-border firingThe military statement follows remarks by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, who earlier in the day described recent cross-border shelling from Afghanistan as &ldquo;very disturbing.&rdquo; &ldquo;In the border areas of South Waziristan adjacent to Bannu district&hellip; Afghan forces carried out unprovoked firing and shelling on April 26 and 29, targeting civilian populations,&rdquo; Andrabi said during a weekly briefing on Thursday. He said several civilians were injured and houses damaged, including women and children. &ldquo;Local tribal elders and residents have expressed serious concern over these incidents,&rdquo; he said. The latest operations form part of Pakistan&rsquo;s wider counterterrorism campaign under Azm-e-Istehkam, which officials say complements cross-border operations aimed at reducing the operational capacity of terrorist networks. Pakistani officials have said recent military pressure has contributed to a decline in violence inside the country, even as infiltration attempts and sporadic attacks continue along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Authorities say both military operations and diplomatic engagement remain active, with Islamabad maintaining that any durable peace depends on &ldquo;visible and verifiable&rdquo; action by Afghan authorities to curb terrorist activity originating from their territory.

The military’s media wing says the operations took place on April 28 and 29 in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan says 13 terrorists killed in Afghanistan border infiltration attempts

ISLAMABAD: Five India-sponsored terrorists including a suicide bomber were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan&rsquo;s Pishin district, Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing said on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on Sunday following reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-24-terrorists-in-khyberpakhtunkhwa-ibos" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian proxy group</a>, described as &ldquo;Fitna al Khwarij.&rdquo; &ldquo;During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the entire group using multiple weapons. After an intense exchange of fire, a suicide bomber blew himself up, while four other India-sponsored terrorists were killed,&rdquo; the statement said. The ISPR added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead militants, who were involved in several terrorist activities in the area. Sanitization operations are ongoing to eliminate any other India-sponsored militants found in the vicinity, the statement said. The military said the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-army-officer-martyred-five-terrorists-killed-in-bannu-attack-military" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">counterterrorism campaign</a>&nbsp;under the vision of &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam,&rdquo; approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the security forces for a successful counterterrorism operation, saying they were making great progress against terrorist groups every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;The entire nation stands with Pakistan&#39;s armed forces and law enforcement authorities in this war against terrorists,&rdquo; he added.

ISPR says weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from the dead militants, who were involved in several terrorist activities in the area.

Five India-backed terrorists including suicide bomber killed in Balochistan: Military

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Army officer was martyred, and five terrorists were killed after security forces foiled a major attack in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military&rsquo;s media wing said on Saturday.&nbsp;According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), terrorists targeted a security forces convoy in Bannu district during an intelligence-based operation.&nbsp;The operation was launched on reports about the presence of terrorists in the area, including a suicide bomber.&nbsp;ISPR said a vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading troops, thwarting what could have been a large-scale attack on civilians and law enforcement personnel in Bannu city.&nbsp;In the ensuing exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed. However, the attackers rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into one of the security vehicles.&nbsp;As a result, Lt Colonel Shahzada Gul Faraz, 43, a resident of Mansehra district who was leading his troops from the front, was martyred along with Sepoy Karamat Shah, 28, a resident of Peshawar district.<img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/0e27c82a-2382-4573-8708-4537a88cbed9-sepoy Karamat Shaheed.jpeg" alt="Sepoy Karamat Shaheed." class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">Sepoy Karamat was martyred on Feb. 21 during an operation against terrorists in Bannu district. (Photo: ISPR)</figcaption> The military said the terrorists were operating from Afghan soil and vowed to continue operations under the &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam&rdquo; campaign to eliminate foreign-sponsored terrorism.

Lt. Col. Shahzada Gul Faraz was martyred on Feb. 21 while leading an operation against terrorists in Bannu district. (Photo: ISPR)

ISPR says a vehicle-borne suicide bomber was intercepted by the leading troops, thwarting what could have been a large-scale attack on civilians and law enforcement personnel in Bannu city.


Pakistan Army officer martyred, five terrorists killed in Bannu attack: Military

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&#39;s 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition concluded successfully on Monday in Kharian, with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir presiding over the closing ceremony as chief guest, the military&rsquo;s media wing said.&nbsp;In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the grueling 60-hour patrolling exercise, conducted in Punjab&#39;s semi-mountainous terrain from February 5-9, brought together military teams from 19 countries to enhance professional military skills through tactical knowledge exchange and best practices.&nbsp;This year&#39;s competition saw participation from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United States, and Uzbekistan. Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand attended as observers, while 16 domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and Navy, along with Pakistan Air Force observers, also took part.&nbsp;In his address at the closing ceremony, Field Marshal Munir commended participants for their exceptional professionalism, endurance, and operational competence. He stressed the importance of multinational military engagements in enhancing collective preparedness and adapting to modern warfare&#39;s evolving nature.&nbsp;The Army Chief reaffirmed Pakistan Army&#39;s core values, highlighting &quot;character, courage, and competence&quot; as enduring attributes consistently demonstrated by Pakistani soldiers, particularly in ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-us-begin-twoweeklong-counterterrorism-exercise" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">counterterrorism operations</a>.&nbsp;PATS has grown into a prestigious military exercise recognized for promoting professional excellence and mutual learning among participating nations while strengthening military-to-military cooperation and camaraderie in demanding operational settings.&nbsp;Field Marshal Munir presented awards to outstanding participants, with international observers and defense attach&eacute;s from participating countries expressing appreciation for the exercise&#39;s high standards of professionalism and organization.&nbsp;The Army Chief also witnessed training activities at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Pabbi, including a newly established Tactical Simulator, emphasizing the importance of simulator-based training to complement traditional methods.

Field Marshal Asim Munir awards a medal to a soldier at the closing ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition in Kharian on Feb. 09, 2026. (Photo: ISPR)

This year's competition sees participation from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United States, and Uzbekistan.

Pakistan concludes 9th international Army Team Spirit competition

<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&#39;s Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison, where he reaffirmed that Pakistan Armed Forces remain &ldquo;fully prepared to defend Pakistan&rsquo;s sovereignty and territorial integrity against all threats,&rdquo; the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued on Thursday. <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Field Marshal Munir was briefed on &ldquo;operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with a special focus on preparations for multi-domain warfare.&rdquo;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/62b49d03-c2ad-4cfd-bbeb-cd6c24f38e0f.jpeg" style="width: 598px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">According to the ISPR press release, the Field Marshal Asim Munir witnessed a high-intensity field exercise titled &ldquo;Steadfast Resolve&rdquo; at Khairpur Tamewali, which &ldquo;encompass[ed] integration of niche technologies like unmanned aerial systems (drones), advanced surveillance assets, Electronic Warfare assets and modern command-and-control mechanisms.&rdquo; <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The exercise, the statement said, reflected &ldquo;the Armed Forces&rsquo; focus on technology-enabled multi-domain operations.&rdquo;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/bcedcef4-49c5-4d7d-8733-876224096305.jpeg" style="width: 614px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Addressing the troops, the Field Marshal lauded their &ldquo;high morale, professional competence and operational preparedness,&rdquo; and reaffirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces &ldquo;remain fully prepared to defend Pakistan&rsquo;s sovereignty and territorial integrity against all <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/field-marshal-warns-india-against-sabotaging-peace" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">threats</a><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.&rdquo; <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">He emphasized &ldquo;the need to maintain optimum readiness to meet the requirements of future Battlefield and <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/field-marshal-munir-stresses-zero-tolerance-for-security-threats" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">security challenges</a><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.&rdquo;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2bed09c2-52f9-4be8-b93c-5c001ca5cbe0.png" style="width: 605px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The CDF said that the Pakistan Armed Forces &ldquo;are undergoing major transformation in multiple domains,&rdquo; noting that the &ldquo;character of war has evolved massively, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating huge mental transformation at all tiers.&rdquo; <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&ldquo;In future, technological manoeuvres will replace physical manoeuvres and will fundamentally alter the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken,&rdquo; the statement quoted him as saying, adding that &ldquo;Pakistan Armed Forces are embracing and absorbing technology at a rapid pace.&rdquo; In this process, the statement said, &ldquo;innovation, indigenization and adaptation shall remain fundamental.&rdquo; <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier, the Chief of Defence Forces inaugurated the ROHI eSkills Learning Hub aimed at promoting digital skills and learning opportunities for students, &ldquo;particularly from Southern Punjab and across the country.&rdquo; He also inaugurated the APS Abbasia Campus, reaffirming the Pakistan Army&rsquo;s commitment to &ldquo;quality education and character building.&rdquo;<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/015383b8-00ef-44a9-b273-7bd61d6011aa.jpeg" style="width: 391px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">During the visit, he also attended the EME Regional Workshop, where he was briefed on &ldquo;the maintenance regime to sustain modern platforms through advanced technologies, indigenization, and other combat support measures.&rdquo; <span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon arrival at Bahawalpur Garrison, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces was received by the Commander Bahawalpur Corps. He later laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha, &ldquo;paying tribute to the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs,&rdquo; the ISPR said.

Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Bahawalpur Garrison where is was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, with special focus on preparations for multi-domain warfare (ISPR)

During a visit to Bahawalpur Garrison, the Chief of Defense Forces was briefed on operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps; special focus was given on preparations for multi-domain warfare.

Armed forces fully prepared to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty: Field Marshal Munir

ISLAMABAD: Several&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/burhan_uddin_0/status/2015392821017284833" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">accounts</a>&nbsp;on social media&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/FactCheckerMoIB/status/2015829793770807739" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">falsely</a>&nbsp;reported this week that in an attempt to increase the US&#39;s political, military, and intelligence pressure on Iran, the special forces from the country had landed at Pakistan&#39;s Shamsi military base in Balochistan.&nbsp; According to a statement by the fact-checking department of Pakistan&rsquo;s Ministry of Information, no credible evidence supported the claims of US special forces operating from Pakistan. The ministry, in a post on X, said that the &ldquo;fabricated narrative of secret meetings&rdquo; between Pakistani officials and US/Israeli representatives was not &ldquo;merely false,&rdquo; rather it was a &ldquo;deliberate, malicious assault on Pakistan&rsquo;s sovereignty, military honor, and independent foreign policy.&rdquo; &ldquo;Pakistan is no client state, no proxy battlefield, and no staging ground for any foreign power&rsquo;s regime-change fantasies,&rdquo; the ministry said.&nbsp; &ldquo;Our soil, airspace, and strategic assets, including Shamsi Base, remain inviolable and under exclusive sovereign control of the Pakistan Armed Forces,&rdquo; it added. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 874px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2015829793770807739&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=d7687e9e5642ceea7e6b2b5f04c8f89a60ad04b1&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" data-tweet-id="2015829793770807739"></iframe></div></div> The ministry, in a public advisory, said that such claims, before being spread, should be verified only through official channels, i.e., the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or trusted Pakistani media. &ldquo;Pakistan maintains a sovereign, capable defense posture committed to neutrality and peace in the region,&rdquo; the Ministry of Information said.&nbsp; EvidenceThe ministry said the images were &ldquo;outdated and recycled,&rdquo; dating back to the early 2000s, during the US presence in Afghanistan.&nbsp; &ldquo;The collage of US troops are stock photos from early 2000s US operations in Afghanistan/Pakistan border areas, not recent evidence,&rdquo; the ministry said.&nbsp; Separately, according to credible sources, the Shamsi Air Base was vacated in 2011 following the Salala incident, remaining under exclusive Pakistani control since then.&nbsp; The ministry also said that the Pakistani territory was never used for military operations against Iran, adding that the base&rsquo;s documented use was exclusively focused on terrorists&#39; hideouts after the Sept. 11 attacks in the US, continuing till 2011. &ldquo;Pakistan has maintained a consistent policy of not permitting foreign powers to use its military facilities or airspace&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/fact-check-no-us-military-use-of-pakistan-for-iran-operations" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">against</a> Iran,&rdquo; the ministry said. While quoting Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry &mdash; head of Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing &mdash; the ministry said that neither are any bases in Pakistan handed over to any foreign powers nor will they be. &ldquo;US-Pakistan military cooperation in 2026 is limited to announced exercises, with no base access mentioned,&rdquo; the information ministry said.

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Information’s fact-checking department says 'fabricated narrative of secret meetings' between Pakistani officials and US/Israeli representatives was not 'merely false,' rather it is a 'deliberate, malicious assault on Pakistan’s sovereignty, military honor, and independent foreign policy.'

Fact Check: No US forces in Pakistan’s Shamsi Air Base 

ISLAMABAD: United States (US) and Pakistan Army soldiers completed joint training this week at Pakistan&rsquo;s National Counter-Terrorism Center, US Central Command (Centcom) said in a post on X on Friday. The training was part of Exercise Inspired Gambit, which focused on combined infantry skills, tactics, and counterterrorism operations. &lsquo;Training exercises&rsquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Training exercises like this between the US and Pakistan strengthen our long-standing defense ties,&rdquo; Centcom said.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2012220229506527437&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=cc4702313c36faf2a97d4ebfdadf06a71ae0e6a8&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" data-tweet-id="2012220229506527437">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>

Centcom says in a post on X, ‘This week, US and Pakistan Army Soldiers completed training at Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Center during Exercise Inspired Gambit, which focused on combined infantry skills and tactics, and counterterrorism operations.’

US, Pakistan soldiers complete joint training at counterterrorism center

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s security forces have killed twelve Indian-backed militants in a clearance operation after terrorists carried out activities in Kharan City in the Balochistan province, the military&rsquo;s media wing said on Friday. Pakistan has <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/eight-militants-killed-in-intelligencebased-operation-in-kalat-ispr-says" style="color:#0073e6;">witnessed</a>&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/13-indianbacked-militants-killed-in-intelligencebased-operations-in-pakistans-northwest" style="color:#0073e6;">surge</a>&nbsp;in <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/11-indiabacked-terrorists-killed-in-kp-intelligencebased-operations-military" style="color:#0073e6;">violence </a>in recent years, particularly in KP and Balochistan, following the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan&#39;s decision to end its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Earlier this month, the military said terrorist incidents increased sharply following the military conflict with India in May last year, stating that, in its assessment, India subsequently activated proxy groups operating from Afghanistan to destabilize Pakistan. In a press release issued this week, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said &ldquo;approximately fifteen to twenty Indian sponsored terrorists&rdquo; carried out multiple activities in Kharan District. The terrorists targeted City Police Station, National Bank of Pakistan, and Habib Bank Limited, during which &ldquo;Rs3.4 million were looted&rdquo; from the banks. In an effective response, the security forces engaged with the terrorists, prompting them to retreat.&nbsp; &ldquo;During the ensuing clearance operation, twelve terrorists were sent to hell in three different engagements,&rdquo; the press release said.&nbsp; &ldquo;Terrorists&#39; design to create a hostage situation at the police station was also effectively thwarted,&rdquo; it added. The military said that the &ldquo;sanitization operation continues in the surroundings to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists.&rdquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;A relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision &lsquo;Azm-e-Istehkam&rsquo; by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,&rdquo; ISPR said.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant violence in recent years, particularly in KP and Balochistan, following the TTP’s decision to end its ceasefire with the government in November 2022; Pakistan’s military says “sanitization operation continues in the surroundings to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists.” 

12 Indian-backed terrorists killed after attack on police station, banks: Pakistan army

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir reviewed operational readiness and training standards during a visit to Lahore Garrison, reaffirming the Pakistan Army&rsquo;s zero-tolerance policy towards any threat to national security, the military said on Thursday.&nbsp; According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, the army chief was given a comprehensive briefing on the formation&rsquo;s readiness, ongoing training programs and key initiatives aimed at enhancing combat efficiency in line with evolving battlefield requirements. The COAS and CDF also witnessed a specialized field training exercise incorporating latest military technologies, underscoring the Army&rsquo;s focus on innovation and adaptability to meet future challenges. He later inspected sports and recreational facilities for troops, highlighting their role in maintaining physical fitness, morale and overall well-being. During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir also toured a High Care Center at CMH Lahore and praised the medical staff and administration for establishing a fully equipped, state-of-the-art healthcare facility for soldiers and their families. Addressing officers at the garrison, the army chief reiterated that the Pakistan armed forces remain fully committed to safeguarding the country&rsquo;s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability. He stressed that professionalism, discipline and determination would continue to guide the Army in confronting multifaceted security challenges. Earlier, upon his arrival at Lahore Garrison, the COAS and CDF was received by the Commander Lahore Corps.

Reiterates that the Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully committed to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability.

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