A terrorist recognized as an Afghan nationwide was killed in Sambaza, Zhob district of Balochistan on 11 January 2025, the Inter-Companies Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday.
The person, Muhammad Khan Ahmedkhel, son of Haji Qasim Dawran Khan, was a resident of Bilorai village in Wazekhwa district, Paktika province, Afghanistan.
The deceased was concerned in acts of terrorism inside Pakistan, the ISPR said.
After finishing authorized formalities, Ahmedkhel’s physique was handed over to officers of the Interim Afghan Authorities (IAG) on 20 January.
ISPR famous the incident as “irrefutable proof of Afghan nationals’ involvement in terrorist actions inside Pakistan.” The army urged Kabul to “fulfil its obligations” by guaranteeing Afghan soil will not be used to launch terror assaults in opposition to Pakistan.
Final 12 months, the military referred to as on Afghanistan’s interim authorities to take decisive motion in opposition to banned organisations working freely inside its borders, citing their function in undermining regional peace.
Throughout a press convention final 12 months, DG ISPR Lieutenant Common Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasised the continued risk posed by these teams. “Pakistan has repeatedly highlighted that banned organisations proceed to function freely in Afghanistan, posing a risk to regional peace,” he said.
The remarks have been a part of a year-end briefing that showcased Pakistan’s counter-terrorism achievements, political developments, and welfare efforts.
In 2024, the Pakistan Military performed a document 59,775 intelligence-based operations, eliminating 925 terrorists, together with 73 high-value targets—the best variety of neutralised militants in 5 years.