Pakistani security forces have killed 30 militants in a series of operations near the Afghan border, the army announced Thursday, following a suicide bombing in Islamabad last week that claimed 12 lives.
The militants, identified as members of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and affiliated groups, were accused by the military of receiving backing from archrival India—a charge New Delhi denies.
According to a military statement, 23 militants were killed in raids on Wednesday in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
An additional seven militants were eliminated in separate operations in Mohmand, Lakki Marwat, and Tank districts between November 18 and 19.
“Pakistan will continue at full pace to eradicate the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the army declared.
The operations follow last week’s deadly suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad, which killed 12 and injured dozens more.
Pakistani authorities said the attack was orchestrated from Afghanistan, with a faction of the TTP claiming responsibility.
Tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated in recent months, culminating in cross-border clashes last month that left over 70 people dead and prompted a border closure.
Despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire, both countries have yet to finalize terms, repeatedly blaming each other for the ongoing stalemate.
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