Security forces foiled a major suicide attack targeting a military installation in Mir Ali, located in North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said.
According to official sources, a militant rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the Khaddi Fort, damaging the outer perimeter. The attempted breach was followed by an armed assault by at least three attackers, who were neutralised before entering the premises.
The banned outfit Jaisih al-Fursan Muhammad, affiliated with the Hafiz Gul Bahadar faction of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), later claimed responsibility for the attack and released a propaganda video.
Security officials described the response as “prompt and decisive,” crediting the alertness of stationed personnel in averting further damage.
34 Militants Killed in Ongoing Counter-Terror Operations
In a separate development, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that 34 militants were killed in multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted over the past 72 hours across North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu.
The operations form part of the Azm-e-Istehkam initiative, a comprehensive counter-terrorism framework launched after the May 2025 conflict with India.
The ISPR described the eliminated militants as “India-backed terrorists,” and reaffirmed that the state remains committed to eradicating terrorism and restoring peace in affected regions.
‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ and the National Narrative
The term “Fitna al-Khawarij” is now officially used by the Pakistani state to refer to the TTP and its offshoots, which are deemed responsible for numerous attacks on civilians, law enforcement agencies, and development projects.
The designation is part of a broader strategy to delegitimise extremist narratives and create a national consensusagainst foreign-sponsored terrorism.
Azm-e-Istehkam: The Broader Strategy
Launched in mid-2025, Azm-e-Istehkam (“Resolve for Stability”) aims to:
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Conduct coordinated security operations
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Curb extremist recruitment
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Address socio-political roots of radicalisation
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Secure development zones in conflict-prone areas
Officials say that the initiative involves close cooperation between the Pakistan Army, law enforcement, and intelligence services, with public safety and long-term regional stability as its ultim
