Islamabad: On night 7/8 August 2025, movement of a large group of terrorists who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area Sambaza, Zhob District of Balochistan.

According to the statement issued by the ISPR, own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result of precise, bold and skillful engagement, 33 terrorists were killed. A large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area.

The Security Forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation's frontiers and to eradicate the menace of from the country.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended tribute to the security forces for successfully thwarting and taking action against terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Pakistan from the Pak-Afghan border in the Zhob district.

In a statement on Friday, he commended the security forces for killing 33 terrorists during the operation.

The Prime Minister said brave personnel of the security forces risked their lives to thwart terrorists' infiltration attempt and foiled their nefarious designs. He said the entire nation stands with the security forces.

PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed the determination to completely eliminate all forms of terrorism from the country.