ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) Operation Shaaban; Pak Army’s joint operation against terrorists

ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) The sacrifices and achievements of the forces for the sake of peace in Balochistan are a golden chapter in history. Terrorists are a burden on the country and the nation; their root eradication is inevitable. The enemies of peace will not find a place to hide anywhere.
The joint “Operation Shaaban” against terrorists by the Pakistan Army, FC Balochistan and the police is going on in full swing; 16 foreigners were killed in 24 hours. This high-intensity counter-terrorism campaign in Balochistan was launched in response to the high-profile terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam Police Station and Check Post in early July 2026. In this attack, the terrorists targeted police personnel and martyred them after kidnapping them. According to security sources, effective operations are being taken against terrorists belonging to Fitna-ul-Kharij. The military forces, FC Balochistan, and police are conducting coordinated operations based on intelligence inputs. The security forces have intensified ground and air strikes using advanced surveillance, drones, and helicopters in the difficult mountain ranges to destroy the hideouts of the terrorists. The operation is mainly against the elements that the authorities call ‘Fitna-ul-Kharij’ (TTP) and ‘Fitna-ul-Hindustan’ (BLA). According to official media reports, major successes have been achieved so far in this operation. Till Operation Shaban, 64 terrorists have been killed in this particular operation. The number of Khawarij killed in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations since July 5, 2026 has reached 102. During this campaign, the forces successfully repelled attacks by terrorists on police stations in the areas of Khuzdar (Zaidi and Zehri), and several attackers were killed in the retaliatory action. A large quantity of modern weapons, hand grenades, explosives, and communication equipment were recovered from the possession of the terrorists during the clearance. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, chaired a high-level meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee in Quetta. The leadership has made it clear that it is a joint and final decision of the civil and military administration that the writ of the state will be established in the province at all costs and Operation Shaaban will continue uninterrupted until the elimination of the last terrorist. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the security forces for the success of Operation Shaaban and said that killing 79 terrorists is a testament to the high professionalism of the forces. The operation was conducted in difficult mountainous areas; the strategy of the forces is commendable; the terrorist attack on the police station in Khuzdar was repelled. He said that he appreciates the action of the Pakistan Army and FC troops for foiling the attack; the resolve of the security forces will not diminish until the complete elimination of Fitna-ul-Kharij; terrorism will be uprooted from the country; every conspiracy to sabotage the peace and order of Balochistan will be foiled; the entire nation stands by its brave forces and police. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif praised the courage and bravery of the security forces. Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said in a message that 43 terrorists were killed during Operation Shaban after the Mangi Dam attack; 79 terrorists have been killed in operations since July 5. Joint operations of the Pakistan Army, FC and police against terrorists are underway. He said that the terrorist attack on Zehri Police Station was foiled with timely action; the writ of the state will be maintained in Balochistan at all costs; the land of Balochistan has been narrowed for terrorists, and terrorists cannot escape their logical end.Pakistan’s armed forces are not just a military institution but also the protectors of the state’s ideology, geography, and people. The armed forces not only protect the borders from external enemies but also serve the people in the face of challenges like natural disasters, internal problems, and terrorism. This institution is a symbol of national sovereignty and a center of public trust. When the relationship between the people and the armed forces is strong, the ideological and geographical security of the state gets unassailable protection. History is a witness that whenever India challenged the existence of Pakistan, Pakistan not only fought successfully against these conspiracies but also emerged stronger. The wars of 1948, 1965, 1971, 2025, 1999, border incursions, and the arrest of spies like Kulbhushan Jadhav- all these are expressions of India’s intentions which were aimed at weakening Pakistan. But on each occasion, the Pakistani nation demonstrated extraordinary unity, the armed forces showed unwavering resolve, and the leadership demonstrated wisdom on the defense and diplomatic fronts. India’s continued hostility forced Pakistan to not only become self-reliant in the military field but also to consolidate its position on the global stage. Today, Pakistan is a nuclear power, has made significant progress in its defense industry, and has established close strategic relations with China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and other global powers. On the contrary, India’s influence in the region is decreasing. Nearby countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are now escaping from Indian clutches and turning to other regional powers. It is argued that Pakistan has not only thwarted every Indian ploy but has also used it as a means to enhance its national unity, defense strength, and global prestige. In recent days, India’s growing extremism and aggression have once again brought the region to the brink of war. But this time, there was a noticeable difference: the Indian provocation awakened the Pakistani nation. The nation not only remembered its ideology but also stood by the Pakistani army and demonstrated its solidarity and patriotism. India’s aggressive behavior once again reminded us that ideological states are protected not only by intellectual slogans but also by strong forces, public unity, and national consciousness. The trust and passion with which the Pakistani people supported the army is an indication that this relationship will play a key role in the future of Pakistan. This mutual trust will not only strengthen national security but will also enhance Pakistan’s prestige at the global level. The skill, discipline, and modern technology with which the Pakistani army gave a befitting reply to the enemy have improved Pakistan’s reputation at the international level. The world has seen that Pakistan is a responsible state that does not want war, but is fully prepared to defend itself if imposed. After giving a befitting reply to India in the defense field, Pakistan will gain new strength on another front, which is the elimination of Indian-sponsored terrorist activities within the country. For years, several waves of terrorism have flourished in Pakistan with the support of Indian intelligence agencies, whose aim was to weaken Pakistan internally. But now the nation is united, and the true nature of the enemy has been revealed; state institutions have more public support than ever before for decisive action against the Khawarij, terrorists, and their facilitators. This spirit will strengthen the Pakistani armed forces and law enforcement agencies and give a new dimension to the ongoing war against terrorism. The nation has realized that internal peace and ideological and geographical security are inseparable, and now every Pakistani is ready to become a soldier of this war and become a leaden wall against the evil intentions of the enemy. It should be believed that the sacrifices of the nation and the armed forces of Pakistan will not go in vain. India’s aggression apparently endangered the region, but in reality it shook the Pakistani nation. The state of Pakistan is not the name of a territorial boundary, but a unity based on an ideology that emerged as a separate and independent state on the world map. This ideology, the concept of establishing a just, independent, and self-reliant society based on the golden principles of Islam, is the soul of Pakistan. But over time, internal chaos, political instability, and economic challenges gradually distanced the nation from the ideology, and national unity seemed to be weakening. For any ideological state, both ideology and geography are inseparable. Ideology provides the intellectual foundation for the state, while geography provides the practical ground for the implementation of this ideology. Without ideology, geography remains just a piece of land, and without geography, ideology is just an idea. In the context of Pakistan, this connection becomes even more sacred because this land was acquired after millions of sacrifices, and its foundation was the ideology of Islam. Today’s Pakistan is emerging as a vibrant and united nation, connected to its ideology, protective of its geography, and confident in its forces. And this is the Pakistan that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded.