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Pakistan military reports it killed 74 ‘terrorists’ during raids

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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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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 →
The Hindu13 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 →
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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The Hindu
Hedges 0 of 9 claims Outlet record 78/100
Times of India
Hedges 0 of 7 claims Outlet record 59/100
Dawn
Hedges 3 of 17 claims Outlet record 72/100
“Article A describes a specific attack on Kandawa Post in Mastung district where 3 terrorists were killed, while Article B reports on multiple raids across the country with a total of 74 'terrorists' killed, including 31 in Balochistan since November 3.”
Dawn
Hedges 1 of 17 claims Outlet record 72/100
Dawn
Hedges 1 of 17 claims Outlet record 72/100
Dawn
Hedges 0 of 8 claims Outlet record 72/100
“The second article reports a different number of casualties (74) in a different province (Balochistan) compared to the first article's 43 casualties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Mir Ali and Orakzai.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles report different numbers of casualties and specify different regions where the raids took place.”
Dawn
Hedges 2 of 14 claims Outlet record 72/100
“The articles describe different raids that occurred on different days and in different regions with distinct outcomes.”
Dawn
Hedges 2 of 16 claims Outlet record 72/100
“The articles describe different operations with distinct casualty counts and locations.”
Dawn
Leans strongly right Hedges 2 of 21 claims Outlet record 72/100
“The articles describe different time periods and different numbers of casualties, indicating they are reporting on separate but related events.”

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Afghanistan Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan TTP

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Pakistan GPE · 5× Afghanistan GPE · 4× TTP ORG · 4× Khyber Pakhtunkhwa GPE · 3× Balochistan GPE · 2× Islamabad GPE · 2× Kabul GPE · 2× Pakistani NORP · 2× 4Afghanistan GPE · 1× Khan PERSON · 1×

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Pakistan military reports it killed 74 ‘terrorists’ during raids · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 0 hedged)

Pakistan’s army has reported that it has killed 74 armed fighters in multiple raids in areas along the country’s borders with Afghanistan. asserted
it → report → Afghanistan
Thirty-one “terrorists” have been killed in the southwestern Balochistan province since November 3, with multiple weapons, explosives and ammunition recovered, the military’s news division said in a statement posted on social media on Friday. asserted
division → kill → Friday
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miners → kill → buyers
Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Balochistan is the site of an armed rebellion waged by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which seeks independence from Pakistan for the region. asserted
which → brace → region
Another 35 fighters were killed in the past two days during separate raids on Mir Ali, while eight were killed in Orakzai, and weapons were recovered, the force added in an update. asserted
force → kill → update
Both districts are in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where the Pakistan Taliban, known as the TTP, and several other armed groups are based. asserted
Taliban → know → TTP
Islamabad accuses India and Afghanistan of backing the armed groups, although Delhi and Kabul deny involvement. asserted
Delhi → accuse → involvement
“The security forces’ continued successes in the war against terrorism reflect national resolve and professional capabilities,” President Asif Ali Zardari said in a statement. asserted
Zardari → reflect → statement
“Operations must continue against externally sponsored terrorist elements seeking to undermine Pakistan’s security. asserted
Operations → continue → security
The army identified the fighters as “Khawarij”, a term it uses to refer to fighters it says are backed by Afghanistan, including the TTP. asserted
it → identify → TTP
Although separate, the TTP is allied with the Afghan Taliban, which took power in 2021. asserted
which → ally → 2021
Pakistani authorities believe the group operates from areas on Afghanistan’s side of the border and is responsible for increased attacks on Pakistani territory in recent years. asserted
group → believe → years
The issue has strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul and led to armed confrontations resulting in civilian deaths. asserted
issue → strain → deaths
At least 11 policemen were killed, and another 12 were wounded after alleged TTP fighters ambushed a convoy in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, authorities said. asserted
authorities → kill → Thursday
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