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9 Militants, Including 2 Afghan Nationals, Killed in Balochistan Attack
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News18•24-09-2026, 20:15
9 Militants, Including 2 Afghan Nationals, Killed in Balochistan Attack
- •Nine terrorists were killed in Balochistan's Mastung district after attempting to attack a security post.
- •Among the deceased, two were identified as Afghan nationals: Zufiqar alias Abu Umar and Khalil Ahmed.
- •Zufiqar was identified via a Directorate of Afghan Intelligence card found on him.
- •The killings occurred during intelligence-based operations against insurgent groups and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- •Relations between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan are strained over allegations of TTP militants using Afghan territory for attacks.
Key Questions Answered
Nine militants were killed after attempting to attack a security post in Balochistan's Mastung district on Wednesday, according to Pakistan security forces.
Yes, police officials confirmed that two of the nine militants killed in Mastung were Afghan nationals, identified as Zulfiqar alias Abu Umar and Khalil Ahmed.
Relations have worsened due to allegations by Pakistan that Kabul fails to take action against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who allegedly use Afghan territory to train and launch attacks.
