On Monday, the military's media affairs wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), reported that a Pakistan Army officer, along with three soldiers, lost their lives during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Tirah region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Khyber district. The operation was carried out by security forces in response to intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.


  • During the operation, Pakistan Army troops, led by Lt Col Muhammad Hassan Haider, effectively engaged the terrorists' position. As a result, three militants were neutralized, and three others sustained injuries, as reported by the ISPR.

In the intense exchange of fire, 43-year-old Lt Col Haider, along with 31-year-old Naik Khushdil Khan, 27-year-old Naik Rafique Khan, and 33-year-old Lance Naik Abdul Qadir, made the ultimate sacrifice.

The ISPR noted that a sanitization operation is underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area. Pakistan's security forces remain resolute in their commitment to eradicating the threat of terrorism, and the sacrifices of these brave soldiers further fortify their determination.

In a separate statement, the ISPR announced that the funeral prayers for the martyred soldiers were held at the Peshawar Garrison. They will be laid to rest with full military honors in their respective hometowns.

The armed forces of Pakistan stand unwavering and dedicated to eliminating terrorism from their homeland, regardless of the cost, the ISPR emphasized.

Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of the Pakistan Army officer and three soldiers. He acknowledged their sacrifices for the nation's security and expressed the nation's pride in its martyrs.

He pledged to continue the fight against terrorism until it is completely eradicated from the country and assured that the evil intentions of those who seek to disrupt peace will not succeed.

Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani declared, "We will make the terrorists and their handlers pay for this."