Operation Shaban
Coverage of Operation Shaban in the Nexus archive.
- Govt will resolve your issues and ensure your protection, Naqvi tells traders from KP and Balochistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met traders and industrialists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, assuring them the government would resolve their issues and ensure protection. The meeting occurred amid security challenges in the provinces, including recent terrorist attacks and military operations.
- Security forces kill 32 terrorists during operations in KP, Balochistan: ISPR
Security forces killed 32 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan through joint operations targeting India-sponsored groups Fitna-al-Khawarij (TTP) and Fitna-al-Hindustan. Operations included area sanitization and targeted strikes, recovering weapons and explosives, as part of a broader counter-terrorism campaign.
- Naqvi, Bugti review Balochistan's security situation, vow stronger counter-terrorism measures
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti reviewed the province's security situation, committing to enhance counter-terrorism forces and police capabilities. They emphasized coordinated efforts and modern technology to combat terrorism, following recent operations like Operation Shaban, which killed 91 terrorists.
- Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Mastung operation: state media
Security forces killed four terrorists in Mastung, Balochistan, during an operation, recovering weapons and arresting suspects. The operation follows recent attacks, including a bus shooting and bridge explosion, as Balochistan faces escalating security challenges.
- 3 killed, 5 injured as gunmen attack passenger bus in Balochistan's Mastung
Three people were killed and five injured in a gun attack on a Karachi-bound passenger bus in Balochistan's Mastung district, while a bridge on the National Highway was damaged in an explosion, disrupting traffic between Quetta and Karachi. The Balochistan Home Department imposed an indefinite curfew in Khud Kocha sub-tehsil to address the deteriorating security situation, as security forces reported killing 10 terrorists and arresting two female suicide bombers in recent operations.
- 10 terrorists killed, 2 female suicide bombers and their facilitator apprehended in Balochistan operations: ISPR
Security forces in Balochistan killed 10 terrorists and apprehended two female suicide bombers and their facilitator during operations in Surab and Mastung districts. The operations targeted the 'terrorist nexus' of 'Fitna-al-Hindustan' and 'Fitna-al-Khawarij', with weapons and explosives recovered.
- Policemen martyred in Ziarat attack buried as Quetta sit-in ends
Policemen killed in Ziarat and Hanna Urak terrorist attacks were buried in their native towns after their funeral prayers at Quetta's Ayub Stadium. A 10-day sit-in by their families ended following an agreement with the provincial government, which accepted demands including a judicial probe and renaming locations in honor of the martyrs.
- Families of martyred policemen end Quetta sit-in after 10 days as agreement reached with govt
Families of 27 policemen killed in a July 6 terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Ziarat district ended a 10-day sit-in in Quetta after reaching an agreement with the provincial government. The government accepted their demands, including establishing a judicial commission to investigate the Ziarat and Hanna Urak attacks, and agreed to rename public institutions after the martyrs.
- Security of Chinese in Pakistan 'paramount for us', says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the paramount importance of ensuring the security of Chinese citizens in Pakistan, following recent terrorist disruptions near a China-run mine in Balochistan. Multiple $440 million healthcare and pharmaceutical agreements between Pakistani and Chinese companies were signed at a conference in Islamabad, with Shehbaz stating these deals would advance CPEC 2.0.
- Security forces kill 3 more terrorists as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan
Security forces in Pakistan killed three more terrorists in Balochistan during Operation Shaban, raising the total to 91 killed in the operation. The operation, launched after an attack that killed 27 police personnel, involves the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan's security situation has deteriorated, with a 109% increase in terrorist attacks in May, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to end terrorism with military support, while blaming India and Afghanistan for recent attacks.
- 3 more terrorists killed as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan: state media
Three more terrorists were killed during Operation Shaban in Balochistan, bringing the total to 88. The operation, launched after a deadly attack on a police post in Ziarat, involves joint efforts by army, Frontier Corps, and police. Balochistan has seen a surge in terrorist attacks and kidnappings, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledging to end terrorism.
- 4 more terrorists killed in ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan: state media
Four more terrorists were killed in ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, raising the total to 83. The operation, launched in retaliation for an attack that killed 27 police officers, involves joint forces including the army, Frontier Corps, police, and Anti-Terrorism Force. The government attributes terrorism in the region to India-sponsored groups referred to as 'Fitna al-Hindustan'.
- 5 more terrorists killed during ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan: state media
Security forces killed five more terrorists during Operation Shaban in Balochistan, raising the total to 76, according to Radio Pakistan. The operation, involving the army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan Police, follows a July 7 attack at Mangi Dam that killed 27 police personnel. A total of 114 terrorists have been killed in operations since July 5.
- Five labourers shot dead near Pakistan-Iran border
Five Punjab laborers were shot dead by terrorists near the Pakistan-Iran border in Mashkel, Washuk district. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as 'barbaric' and linked it to India-backed terror groups. Security forces have killed 109 terrorists in ongoing operations since July 5.
- 5 workers from Punjab gunned down in Balochistan's Washuk: DC
Five workers from Punjab were gunned down by armed men on motorcycles in Mashkail town, Balochistan’s Washuk district, during an attack linked to ongoing counterterrorism operations. The assailants targeted shops where the laborers were working, fleeing after the incident, which is part of a pattern of violence against Punjab residents in Balochistan.
- 3 more terrorists killed as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan: state media
Security forces killed three more terrorists in Balochistan's ongoing Operation Shaban, raising the total to 67 since the operation began. The operation, involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan Police, follows a July 7 attack at Mangi Dam that killed 27 police personnel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leaders emphasized a unified effort to end terrorism during a meeting in Quetta.
- 9 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 88: state media
Nine more terrorists were killed in Balochistan's ongoing Operation Shaban, raising the total eliminated since July 5 to 88. Security forces, including the Pakistan Army and police, continue coordinated operations against terrorist hideouts in response to an attack that killed 27 police personnel.
- Troops join FC, police to hunt down terrorists in Quetta
Security forces in Quetta, including the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police, have killed 75 terrorists since July 5, with 39 eliminated during 'Operation Shaban.' A planned attack on a police station in Khuzdar was thwarted, and a parliamentary panel will assess the security situation in Balochistan. Police denied claims of resignations following an attack that killed 27 officers at Mangi dam.
- 75 militants killed in Balochistan since July 5, says CM Bugti
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti reported 75 militants killed since July 5 through intelligence-based operations, including 39 in Operation Shaban. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military officials emphasized a unified effort to combat terrorism after recent attacks in the province.