Pakistan Army Kills 37 Terrorists in Mohmand

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Pakistan Army has killed 37 terrorists in two separate operations carried out in Mohmand District and Abakhel, North Waziristan, security sources confirmed.

In Mohmand, the army responded promptly to an infiltration attempt from the Turkmanzai border area, killing 30 members of the Khawarij group, who were part of an organized formation sent to launch terrorist activities in the region. 

Security sources stated that the Afghan Taliban attempted to send a large formation into Mohmand with the support of the Khawarij, but the Pakistan Army’s timely and decisive action thwarted the move, forcing the Afghan Taliban to rely on the Khawarij for such operations.

In a separate operation on October 14 in Abakhel, North Waziristan, seven more Khawarij terrorists were killed while preparing to carry out a planned attack in the area.

COAS Discusses Security Situation with President

Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan’s internal and external security environment. During the meeting, Field Marshal Munir briefed the president on the overall security situation, highlighting the recent escalation along the Afghan border stemming from provocative actions by the Afghan Taliban regime. 

He also apprised the president of the army’s timely and effective response, which successfully repelled cross-border aggression and safeguarded national frontiers.

President Zardari expressed full confidence in the strength, courage, and readiness of Pakistan’s armed forces. He praised their professionalism, vigilance, and rapid response in defending the nation’s sovereignty against external threats, particularly lauding the swift counteraction to cross-border attacks.

“Pakistan will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs,” the president reaffirmed.

The meeting also reviewed internal security challenges, with Field Marshal Munir providing a detailed overview of ongoing operations to maintain stability and border security. Both leaders emphasized that Pakistan remains fully capable of responding to any external aggression and reaffirmed the armed forces’ role as a pillar of national unity, peace, and strength.

The discussion underscored the government’s commitment to safeguarding national security, border management, and territorial integrity amid rising regional tensions.