22 militants killed in Dera Ismail Khan IBO

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan district on November 26, 2025, following reports about the presence of militants belonging to an Indian-backed group, Fitna al Khwarij.

According to a statement released by ISPR, troops effectively engaged a militant hideout during the IBO. After an intense exchange of fire, at least 22 militants were killed.

Following the operation, a sanitisation process has been launched in the surrounding areas to eliminate any remaining militants and prevent their escape.

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The statement said the operation was part of Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign under the national vision “Azm-e-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, aimed at completely eliminating the threat of foreign-sponsored terrorism.

Security forces and law enforcement agencies reaffirmed their determination to continue operations across the country to maintain peace and stability.