In the Baka Khel area of Bannu, a militant named Shahid alias “Commando” was killed in a security forces operation, according to the reports on Tuesday. Reports say that he was an active member of PTM and also managed their social media account.
According to the reported details, the killed militant had close links with PTM senior leader Abdul Samad.
It is also being said that this shows PTM and militants are closely connected, where one works through politics and propaganda, while the other uses violence.
It is further alleged that some militant figures are part of PTM and are being supported by it.
Security forces will continue operations against militants. In addition, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have been urged to remain alert.
17 India-backed terrorists killed: ISPR
Following the train incident on May 24, 2026, Pakistani security forces launched a series of coordinated intelligence-based operations in several districts of Balochistan, the ISPR said on Tuesday.
According to details, these operations were carried out in various areas. These included Mastung, Nushki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech, during which the security forces effectively targeted several terrorist hideouts.
After a fierce exchange of fire, 17 terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored group Fitnaul Hindustan were killed. It dealt a serious blow to the operational networks of terrorists in the region.
The security forces also recovered a large cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives and ready-made improvised devices from the possession of the terrorists.
These terrorists were active in several high-profile terrorist activities in the area. A sanitisation operation is underway to completely clear the relevant areas.
‘Armed Forces stand shoulder to shoulder’
On the occasion of Marka-e-Haq, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement.
“Marka-e-Haq has become a defining landmark in the nation’s journey, reflecting national resolve, military excellence, and strategic maturity. This success not only bolstered national confidence but also established Pakistan as a responsible regional stabiliser, possessing formidable military capabilities”, it reads.
“Pakistan’s measured and resolute response during Marka-e-Haq exposed adversarial conspiracies, false flag narratives, and disinformation campaigns, diminishing their credibility internationally. Despite facing conventional and hybrid challenges, including proxy terrorism, the Armed Forces demonstrated superior operational competence across land, air, sea, cyber, and information domains.”
