Six terrorists killed, two soldiers martyred in DI Khan operation: ISPR

PM Shehbaz lauds security forces, says 'entire nation salutes the sacrifices of brave soldiers'

Security forces neutralised six terrorists while two soldiers embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district, the military's media wing said on Sunday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an IBO was conducted on October 24 in the general area of Zarkani on the reported presence of "Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij.

"Owing to meticulous conduct of the operation by security forces, six Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell," ISPR said.

The statement further added that, however, "during the intense fire exchange, Naik Ghulam Murtaza (age: 36 years, resident of District Gujrat) & Sepoy Taseer Ahmed (age: 30 years, resident of District Talagang), having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifices and embraced shahadat".

ISPR stated that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, adding that they remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces and law enforcement agencies, as well as the killing of innocent civilians.

"A sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored Kharji found in the area, as part of the relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under the vision Azm-e-Istehkam," it added.

The statement said that security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan would "continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further reinforced our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation at all costs.

On 24 October 2026, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Zarkani, Dera Ismail Khan District, on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna Al Khwarij.

Owing to meticulous conduct of operation by security forces, six Indian… pic.twitter.com/sZuP5wF8pT

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) October 25, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces and paid tribute to soldiers who were martyred during the operation, and offered condolences to their families.

He praised security personnel for their sacrifices in defending the country and combating terrorism, saying their bravery reflected Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to defeat militancy.

“The entire nation salutes the sacrifices of our brave soldiers. The sacrifices of the martyrs will not go in vain,” the statement quoted PM Shehbaz as saying.

The prime minister also reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country under the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also paid tribute to soldiers who embraced martyrdom while fighting the terrorists, and expressed his condolences to their bereaved families.

He said the two soldiers had foiled the enemy’s designs by sacrificing their lives.

“The martyrs are our honour and pride,” Naqvi said, paying tribute to the brave personnel of the security forces.

He added that the nation was proud of the security forces’ professional capabilities and courage.