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18
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17%
3 of 18 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Security forces killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Badrang area of Balochistan’s Awaran district, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.
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Pakistan → kill → Thursday
A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the possession of the terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan, according to security sources cited by Radio Pakistan.
Fitna al Hindustan is a term designated by the state for terrorist organisations in Balochistan.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised security forces for the “successful operation conducted under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3”, state-run APP reported.
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APP → recover → Fitna
In a statement, the minister said the operation reflected the capability and commitment of the forces in dealing with security threats.
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operation → say → threats
He affirmed that security forces remain determined to maintain peace in Balochistan and continue efforts to counter terrorism.
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forces → affirm → terrorism
He noted that personnel deployed in different areas of the province were carrying out their responsibilities with commitment and resolve.
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personnel → note → commitment
Naqvi noted that security forces had once again foiled terrorists’ plans through timely action.
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forces → note → action
The minister further said that the complete elimination of terrorists and their facilitators was the demand of the entire nation.
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elimination → say → nation
He said all institutions were working toward this objective, and efforts will continue to address security challenges.
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efforts → say → challenges
Terror attacks in Balochistan
Balochistan has witnessed an increase in terrorist attacks in recent weeks, prompting security forces to intensify counter-terrorism operations.
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Balochistan → witness → operations
Last month, the number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.
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number → increase → Studies
On the night of Aug 31-Sept 1, terrorists of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) launched a coordinated attack on the Customs House, located at Ziarat Cross on the N-50 National Highway, in the Pishin district.
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terrorists → ban → district
In retaliatory action, security forces killed 10 terrorists while two officers were among six martyred in the fire exchange, according to the military’s media affairs wing.
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officers → kill → wing
Also on August 31, 11 terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Hindustan, who had blocked the N-40 Quetta-Taftan highway by establishing an illegal checkpoint for extortion in Chagai’s Nokcha area, were killed following an intense exchange of fire.
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who → belong → fire
On September 2, security forces killed 12 terrorists in the Kalat district during an IBO.
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forces → kill → IBO
Days later, the troops killed 11 terrorists and recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives during separate IBOs in Kharan and Washuk districts.
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troops → kill → districts
Another 36 terrorists were eliminated during multiple “high-tempo” operations conducted in Mastung, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi districts, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on September 4.
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Relations → eliminate → September
These also included thwarting an attack on a police station in Sibi’s Bhag area.
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These → include → area
On Monday, nine terrorists, including a key commander of a banned outfit, were killed by security forces and the Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department in two separate operations in Mastung, Pishin and Qila Abdullah districts.
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terrorists → include → districts
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