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ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 18 terrorists affiliated with the India-backed group Fitna al Hindustan, a term used by Islamabad for the banned Balochistan Liberation Army, in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan, the military&rsquo;s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were carried out on October 28 and 29 in Quetta and Kech districts following reports of terrorists&#39; presence. In the first operation in the Chiltan Mountains area of Quetta district, security forces engaged the terrorists&rsquo; location, killing 14 after an intense exchange of fire. In another IBO in the Buleda area of Kech district, four more terrorists were neutralized. The ISPR said that weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the killed terrorists, who had been involved in multiple terrorist activities in the region. Sanitization operations are underway to ensure no remaining terrorists remain in the area.&nbsp;The statement added that the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under the vision &ldquo;Azm-e-Istehkam,&rdquo; approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue with full determination to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country. PM lauds successful counterterrorism operation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their successful operations and paid tribute to their bravery and resolve. &ldquo;The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with our security forces in the war against terrorism,&rdquo; the Prime Minister said. &ldquo;We salute their courage and unwavering commitment to protect the homeland.&rdquo; He reaffirmed the government&rsquo;s commitment to eliminate terrorism in all its forms, adding:&nbsp;&ldquo;We are determined to root out terrorism completely from our soil.&rdquo;

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The operations were carried out on October 28-29 in Quetta and Kech districts following reports of terrorists' presence.

18 India-sponsored terrorists killed in Balochistan operations: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has appreciated Pakistan&rsquo;s sacrifices and continued commitment in the global fight against terrorism, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior following a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Thursday.&nbsp;Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha, and senior Islamabad administration and police officials were also present at the meeting.&nbsp;According to the statement, both sides discussed Pakistan&ndash;US bilateral relations, counterterrorism cooperation, and opportunities to enhance collaboration across various sectors, including investment and security.&nbsp;Naqvi commended the role of the United States in recent peace efforts in the Middle East, particularly praising US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;sincere efforts&rdquo; in facilitating the Gaza peace agreement.&nbsp;&ldquo;The credit for sustainable peace in the Middle East goes to President Donald Trump,&rdquo; Naqvi said.&nbsp;Naqvi also welcomed US investment companies&rsquo; interest in Pakistan&rsquo;s minerals and other key sectors, highlighting Islamabad&rsquo;s commitment to providing a secure environment for international investors.&nbsp;Reaffirming Pakistan&rsquo;s resolve to combat terrorism, the interior minister said the country had &ldquo;paid a heavy price to keep the world safe&rdquo;, adding that Pakistan remained &ldquo;a frontline state in the fight against terrorism.&rdquo;&nbsp;He emphasized that security forces, police, and citizens from all walks of life had made immense sacrifices in this struggle.&nbsp;Quoting the American diplomat, the ministry&rsquo;s statement said Natalie Baker expressed sorrow over recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan and appreciated the country&rsquo;s contributions to global security.&nbsp;&ldquo;We value Pakistan&rsquo;s sacrifices in the war against terrorism and will continue to cooperate with Pakistan,&rdquo; Baker said, according to the official release.&nbsp;The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to continued engagement and partnership in security, peace, and regional stability.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker in Islamabad.

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan remains a frontline state in the war on terror, emphasizing heavy national sacrifices, as US diplomat Natalie Baker appreciates Islamabad’s role and reaffirms continued cooperation against terrorism and for regional stability.

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