The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) neutralized three militants, including an Afghan national, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber district late Friday night.
According to a CTD statement, the operation targeted Fazal Noor, a commander of the banned Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and his associates in Ali Masjid area. As the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team closed in, the militants opened fire, triggering a heavy exchange that lasted nearly 30 minutes.
🚨 CTD Khyber’s Major Counter-Terrorism Operation
🚨 Most wanted 1SKP terrorists including an Afghan Citizen Eliminated
Acting on credible intelligence, the CTD Khyber learned that local 1SKP commander Fazal Noor, along with several associates, was present at Lala Cheena… https://t.co/BDxsP14I5w pic.twitter.com/U92HV7RxXB
— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) September 19, 2025
Key Highlights
- Three militants killed, including an Afghan national identified as Noor Nabi from Nangarhar.
- Two slain militants, Muhammad Naeem and Muhammad Karim, were involved in a Peshawar suicide attack that killed two police officials.
- ISKP commander Fazal Noor and an accomplice managed to escape.
- Weapons recovered: three submachine guns, 135 rounds, and 12 magazines.
The CTD said the group had been under technical surveillance and was linked to at least three terror incidents. Preliminary intelligence also indicated that the fugitives were planning attacks in Peshawar and Khyber under foreign-based handlers.
Security officials reaffirmed that operations against militants will continue until such networks are dismantled, underscoring Pakistan’s determination to root out terrorism.
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