Pakistan's security forces have killed 26 terrorists in a large-scale intelligence-based operation conducted in areas along the Pak-Afghan border, Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar said on Wednesday.
The operation was launched following recent terrorist attacks, including an assault on an FC post in Musa Darra, and targeted key terrorist infrastructure and command networks.
In a statement shared on X, Atta Tarar said security forces were mobilized after the attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) post in Musa Darra and other terrorist incidents in North Waziristan and Bannu.
He said the operation was carried out on the basis of highly accurate and credible intelligence, enabling security forces to identify and target those responsible for the attacks.
According to the federal minister, 26 terrorists were killed during the operation.
Tarar alleged that the terrorists were operating under Indian patronage and were involved in planning and carrying out attacks against Pakistan's security forces and civilians.
In the aftermath of recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan, including terrorist attack on Federal Constabulary Post in Musa Dara on 9 June 2026, Vehicle Borne Suicide Attacks on a Military Post in North Waziristan on 2 June 2026 and Police Station in Bannu on 9 May 2026, precise… pic.twitter.com/rY0PGC6YIu
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) June 10, 2026
Terrorist hideouts, camps destroyed
The information minister said security forces successfully destroyed four major terrorist facilities during the operation.
These included:
Facilities being used to train terrorists and prepare future attacks were targeted and destroyed.
Weapons storage sites used by terrorist groups were eliminated to disrupt their operational capabilities.
Several hideouts and logistical centers used by terrorists in the border region were also destroyed.
Tarar said the operation additionally targeted the networks of key commanders and masterminds linked to terrorist activities.
Precision-based action
According to the minister, the operation was conducted with exceptional precision and professionalism.
He said security forces relied on credible intelligence to carry out targeted strikes against terrorist infrastructure while effectively disrupting command-and-control networks.
"The operation was carried out with great skill and precision," Tarar said in his statement.
Anti-terror campaign to continue
The federal minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to continuing counterterrorism efforts under the "Azm-e-Istehkam" (Determination of Stability) initiative.
He said the protection of citizens and the safeguarding of national security remain the government's highest priorities.
Tarar added that Pakistan's anti-terror campaign would continue with full force and that security forces would persist in targeting terrorist networks wherever they operate.
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