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Business Recorder
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
At least 13 soldiers martyred in Mir Ali attack
PESHAWAR: In a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a security forces convoy was targeted on Saturday in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement issued by ISPR here on Saturday. A vehicle borne suicide bomber attempted to explode him on a security forces convoy, who was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design. However, in their desperation, the explosive laden vehicle was rammed by the Khwarij into one of the vehicles of the leading group. Resultantly, thirteen brave sons of soil embraced Shahadat. In this tragic and barbaric incident, three innocent civilians including two children and a woman also got severely injured. 18 soldiers martyred in Kalat operation: ISPR Shuhada include Subedar Zahid Iqbal (age: 45 years, resident of district Karak), Havildar Sohrab Khan (age: 39 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Havildar Mian Yousaf (age: 41 years, resident of district Buner), Naik Khitab Shah (age: 34 years, resident of district Lower Dir), Lance Naik Ismail (age: 32 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Sepoy Rohail (age: 30 years, resident of district Mirpurkhas), Sepoy Muhammad Ramzan (age: 33 years, resident of Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Nawab (age: 30 years, resident of district Quetta), Sepoy Zubair Ahmed (age: 24 years, resident of district Naseerabad), Sepoy Muhammad Sahki (age: 31 years, resident of district Dera Ghazi Khan), Sepoy Hashim Abbasi (age: 20 years, resident of district Abbottabad), Sepoy Muddasir Ejaz (age: 25 years, resident of district Layyah), and Sepoy Manzar Ali (age: 23 years, resident of district Mardan). In the ensuing sanitisation operations, Khwarij were pursued and after intense fire exchange, fourteen of them were sent to hell by the security forces. The operations in the area would continue and perpetrators of this heinous and cowardly act will be brought to justice. The statement said that the security forces of Pakistan along with the nation remain steadfast in their resolve to eradicate Indian sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers and innocent civilians further reinforce our unwavering commitment of safeguarding our nation at all costs. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan Major who 'nabbed' Abhinandan killed
NEW DELHI: In a big setback for the ISI and Pakistan army, a Major rank officer and over a dozen other security personnel were killed in separate ambush attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters in Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Tuesday. The slain Major, Moiz Abbas, from the 6 CDO battalion (SSG), had claimed he had captured IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019. Abbas was honorarily promoted to the rank of Major for his act. While Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended his funeral prayers on Wednesday, President Asif Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences and praised him for fighting against the operatives of 'Fitna-Al-Khwarij', a term used by Pakistan for referring to TTP fighters. On Feb 27, 2019, Varthaman, then a Wing Commander, had downed an enemy jet (F-16) during an aerial combat with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Balakot airstrikes a day before. His own jet was subsequently hit, prompting an ejection and landing on enemy soil. He was held captive for three days and released by Pakistan on March 1. He was later conferred with the Vir Chakra, India's thirdhighest war-time gallantry medal, and promoted to the rank of Group Captain. Abbas (37) was an SSG commando from Chakwal. He was seen in an interview to the Pakistani media describing Varthaman's capture and rescue from angry civilians. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo Confirming Abbas's death, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that Abbas led his troops from the front. 'He fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice along with another brave son of the soil, Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, during the intense fire exchange,' it ISPR also claimed that 11 TTP fighters were killed and called them 'Indiasponsored terrorists', their usual ploy to avoid naming Afghanistan or Taliban. Sources said the TTP fighters targeted Pakistan army personnel in two separate ambushes in Kurram and Sararogha in south Waziristan. While eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and 10 injured in Kurram, at least six soldiers were killed in south Waziristan. TTP operatives also destroyed army vehicles and seized weapons before leaving. In a statement issued on its Telegram account, TTP said videos of both attacks would be released soon. ISPR, however, said, 'During the operation, our troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and 11 Indian-sponsored Khwarij were killed and seven got injured by the security forces.'
India.com
25-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistani Major Who Captured Abhinandan Killed In TTP Clash, Viral Video Sparks Buzz
Pakistani Major Moiz Abbas Shah, a known officer who was involved in the 2019 arrest of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, has been killed during a confrontation with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists. Shah was among two Pakistani security officials killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The media wing of the Pakistani army, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a statement on Tuesday that security personnel exchanged fire with a "Khwarij site" TTP militants—during the operation. The release asserted that 11 "Indian-funded Khwarij" were killed and seven wounded, while Major Shah, who was 37, and Lance Naik Jibranullah, 27, sacrificed their lives. Pakistan Army's Major Moiz Abbas killed by Pak Taliban (TTP) in South Waziristan today. Moiz claim to fame was that he got the credit for "capturing" India's Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in February 2019. — Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) June 24, 2025 Major Shah, a native of Chakwal and member of the elite Special Service Group (SSG), was leading the anti-terror operation when he was killed. He had become famous in Pakistan for his actions during the aftermath of India's retaliatory air strikes on a terrorist training camp in Balakot in February 2019, 12 days after the Pulwama attack. During the subsequent air combat, then Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, flying for India's 51 Squadron, saw his MiG-21 Bison fighter downed by Pakistani fighter aircraft. He ejected and crashed on the Pakistan side of the Line of Control (LoC), where he was taken into custody. Major Moiz Abbas Shah was said to be the officer with whom Varthaman surrendered. The attack points towards the constant tussle between the security forces of Pakistan and the TTP, which in recent years has experienced a resurgence in militant operations, most prominently in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. Pakistan often accuses the terror outfits of receiving Indian support, a charge that New Delhi repeatedly refutes.
Express Tribune
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
11 TTP terrorists killed in S Waziristan IBO
A handout photo of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, and Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, 27, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan. Photo: ISPR Listen to article Security forces killed 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists, while two security personnel were martyred, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the South Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted in the general area of Sararogha in South Waziristan on the reported presence of Indian proxy terrorists from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location," the statement said, referring to the terrorists belonging to the TTP. "Eleven Indian sponsored Khwarij have been killed and seven got injured by Security Forces," it added. However, during the intense fire exchange, the ISPR said, "a brave officer Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice along with another brave son of the soil Lance Naik Jibran Ullah". Paying rich tribute to Major Moiz Shaheed, the ISPR said that he was renowned for his courage and daring actions in numerous operations conducted against the Khwarij. According to the statement, a sanitization operation was being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Kharji found in the area. "Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian-Sponsored Terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve." President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the professional capabilities of the officers and personnel of the security forces for successfully carrying out the operation against the terrorists of Fitna Al-Khwarij. They paid tribute to Shaheed Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah and Shaheed Lance Naik Jibranullah, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement. The president lauded the valour of the security forces for eliminating terrorists of Fitna al-Khwarij in the IBO, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a statement. The president and the prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the martyrs and grant of patience for the bereaved families. President Zardari, while praising the bravery and patriotism of the martyred personnel, said that the nation would always remember their sacrifices. The entire nation, including him, was proud of their martyrs and their families, the prime minister said, adding the sacrifices of those who embraced martyrdom for the sake of the be-loved homeland would not go in vain. The president and the prime minister reiterated the resolve to continue the fight against the scourge of terrorism till its complete eradication. The president said that their resolve to eliminate terrorist elements would remain firm. The prime minister also expressed that in their unwavering re-solve to defend the homeland, the entire nation, including him, stood shoulder to shoulder with their armed forces.
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Security forces kill 11 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR
A handout photo of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, and Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, 27, who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan. Photo: ISPR Listen to article Two soldiers, including a major, were martyred while 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan's Sararogha area on Tuesday, the military's media wing reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted following confirmed reports of the presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. Troops effectively engaged the terrorist hideout, resulting in the killing of eleven terrorist and injuries to seven others, the statement said. Read More: Five terrorists killed in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR During the intense exchange of fire, Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, a resident of Chakwal, and Lance Naik Jibran Ullah, 27, from Bannu, embraced martyrdom. Major Moiz was leading the operation and had earned a reputation for his courage in previous counterterrorism operations, the ISPR stated. It added that a sanitisation operation is ongoing in the area to eliminate any remaining threats. The military reiterated its commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country, saying, 'Such sacrifices of our brave men only strengthen our resolve to root out the menace of terrorism, especially those supported from abroad.'
