Terrorist killed during intelligence-based operation in Khyber

Security forces on Sunday killed a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on the reported presence of terrorists in the general area of Shalobar in Khyber district, the military said in a statement.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorist.

The ISPR further said that the killed terrorist remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces.

Earlier in the day, a soldier of the Pakistan Army was martyred when terrorists from inside Afghanistan across the international border opened fire on a military post in Hassan Khel Sector in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district.

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According to the ISPR, Pakistani troops responded in a befitting manner. However, during the exchange of fire, Assistant Lance Daffadar Waqar Ali – the 32-year-old, resident of Chota Lahore, Swabi – embraced martyrdom.

The ISPR said that Pakistan has consistently been requesting Afghanistan to ensure effective border management. "Pakistan strongly condemns the use of Afghan soil by terrorists for activities against Pakistan," the statement added.

The military's media wing further said that the army is determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen the resolve.