A terrorist identified as an Afghan national was killed in Sambaza, Zhob district of Balochistan on January 11, 2025, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday.
The individual, Muhammad Khan Ahmedkhel, son of Haji Qasim Dawran Khan, resided in Bilorai village in Wazekhwa district, Paktika province, Afghanistan.
The deceased was involved in acts of terrorism within Pakistan, the ISPR claimed.
After completing the legal formalities, Ahmedkhel’s body was handed over to officials of the Interim Afghan Government (IAG) on January 20.
ISPR noted the incident as “irrefutable proof of involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist activities inside Pakistan.” The military urged Kabul to “fulfill its responsibilities” by ensuring that Afghan soil is not used to launch terrorist attacks against Pakistan.
Last year, the military called on Afghanistan’s interim government to take decisive action against banned organizations operating freely within its borders, citing their role in undermining regional peace.
During a press conference last year, DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasized the ongoing threat posed by these groups. “Pakistan has repeatedly highlighted that banned organizations continue to operate freely in Afghanistan, posing a threat to regional peace,” he said.
The comments were part of a year-end briefing that showcased Pakistan’s counterterrorism achievements, political developments and welfare efforts.
In 2024, Pakistan Army carried out a record 59,775 intelligence-led operations, eliminating 925 terrorists, including 73 high-value targets, the highest number of militants neutralized in five years.
