Muhammad Asim Saddiqi 
Bannu: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Bannu and killed 22 Khawarij. According to ISPR, the operation was carried out on information about the presence of the Khawarij. Security forces effectively targeted the hideouts of the terrorists, killing 22 terrorists in a fierce exchange of fire.
The ISPR says that a clearance operation is underway to search for more Indian-sponsored Khawarij in the area. According to the Public Relations Department, operations will continue until the complete elimination of terrorism under the Resolute Support Mission, security forces and law enforcement agencies are determined to eliminate enemy networks.
ISPR says that the primary goal is to completely eliminate terrorism sponsored and backed by foreign forces.
