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The Pakistani Army reported that security forces killed at least 74 terrorists in intelligence-based operations across the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces starting November 3, 2026. These operations targeted hideouts in the Kurram, Mir Ali, and Orakzai areas, resulting in the neutralization of 31 Tehreek-e-Taliban terrorists and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. The report frames these actions as a determined effort to dismantle terrorist networks following a surge in terror activities since the Afghan Taliban took power in 2021.
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On November 13, 2026, Pakistan's military reported that security forces killed 74 terrorists in multiple operations spanning from November 3 in the regions of Mir Ali, Orakzai, Kurram, and North Waziristan. These operations, conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces, resulted in the recovery of a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, which according to the military, thwarted the terrorists' plans. On November 14, the ISPR announced that four soldiers, including a major, were killed in additional operations, with 24 terrorists also killed. The ongoing counterterrorism efforts aim to eliminate the remaining terrorists from these areas and continue the fight against foreign-sponsored terrorism.

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The HinduThis outlet13 Nov

The Pakistani Army reported that security forces killed at least 74 terrorists in intelligence-based operations across the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces starting November 3, 2026. These operations targeted hideouts in the Kurram, Mir Ali, and Orakzai areas, resulting in the neutralization of 31 Tehreek-e-Taliban terrorists and the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. The report frames these…

74 terrorists killed in multiple operations: Pakistani Army (this article)
Dawn14 Nov

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that four soldiers, including a major, were killed while 24 terrorists were neutralized during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan and North Waziristan. Since November 13, security forces conducted operations around Kolpur, Kardagap, and Nushki, specifically targeting groups the state designates as Indian-sponsored, such as Fitna al Hindustan and Fitna al…

Major among 4 troops martyred, 24 terrorists killed during operations in KP and Balochistan: ISPR →5 articles from Dawn on this story
Toronto Star13 Nov

Pakistani security forces killed 43 militants during two raids on hideouts in the Mir Ali and Orakzai districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the past two days. The military reported that the operations, conducted in the northwest bordering Afghanistan, resulted in the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices. This report provides a direct account of the military's statement regarding the…

Pakistan's military says 43 militants were killed in raids on their hideouts in the northwest →
Times of India13 Nov

Pakistani security forces killed 74 militants during a series of operations in the northwest and southwest regions bordering Afghanistan over a 10-day period. Specifically, troops killed 43 militants in the Mir Ali and Orakzai districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and 31 militants in Balochistan province since November 3. The report highlights the ongoing insurgency led by the Baloch Liberation Army and the…

74 militants killed in Pakistan security operations along Afghan border in 10 days →

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Topics

Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kurram Mir Ali Pakistani

Subjects

Balochistan GPE · 3× Khyber Pakhtunkhwa GPE · 3× Mir Ali GPE · 3× Kurram GPE · 1× Orakzai GPE · 1× Pakistan GPE · 1× Pakistani NORP · 1× Quetta GPE · 1× Tehreek-e-Taliban ORG · 1× the Inter-Services Public Relations ORG · 1×

Narrative

The operations were carried out from November 3 onwards in the Kurram area of Quetta district in Balochistan, as well as in Mir Ali and Orakzai areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations — the military’s media wing — said in a statement.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
2026-11-13 · The Hindu
74 terrorists killed in multiple operations: Pakistani Army · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 0 hedged)

Pakistani security forces have killed at least 74 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations in the restive Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provinces, the army said on Friday (November 13, 2026). asserted
army → kill → Friday
The operations were carried out from November 3 onwards in the Kurram area of Quetta district in Balochistan, as well as in Mir Ali and Orakzai areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations — the military’s media wing — said in a statement. asserted
Relations → carry → statement
During the conduct of these intelligence-based operations, multiple terrorist hideouts were effectively engaged, and after multiple engagements, 31 Tehreek-e-Taliban terrorists were killed asserted
terrorists → base → engagements
, it said, adding that weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from them. asserted
weapons → say → them
In separate operations, the military said security forces neutralised 35 terrorists in Mir Ali and eight in Orakzai areas over the past 48 hours. asserted
forces → say → hours
“In a determined effort to eliminate terrorist threats and dismantle the terrorist networks, security forces are conducting a series of intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. asserted
forces → eliminate → province
These operations have been further expanded to the areas of Mir Ali and Orakzai,” army said. asserted
army → expand → Ali
It said a huge cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives, including homemade explosives and improvised explosive devices, was also recovered from them. asserted
cache → say → them
Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its KP and Balochistan Provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power. asserted
Taliban → witness → power
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