Forty three terrorists have been killed by the Security Forces during extensive Intelligence Based Operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since ninth of this month.

According to ISPR, these operations caused a major setback to Fitna-Al- Khwarij and other terrorist groups operating in Balochistan.

The security forces conducted an operation in Lakki Marwat last night. Own troops effectively engaged Khwarij's location and resultantly six Khwarij were killed.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, eighteen Khwarij have been killed since ninth of this month.

In Balochistan, the security forces, after an intense fire exchange, successfully neutralized ten terrorists in two separate operations in Musa Khel and Panjgur Districts today.

Twenty five terrorists have been killed in Balochistan since ninth of this month.

The ISPR said these operations will continue till peace in the area is restored and Khwarij are eliminated, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.