On October 24, 2024, Pakistan’s security forces achieved a major success in Bajaur district, conducting a strategic intelligence-based operation that led to the elimination of nine Khawarij, including Syed Muhammad Qureshi Ustad, a notorious leader of Fitna-ul-Khawarij. The operation, characterized by intense exchanges of fire, targeted individuals who had been behind multiple attacks on both security forces and civilians.
During the operation, a substantial stockpile of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was recovered, underscoring the ongoing commitment under Operation Azam-e-Taqwat to dismantle extremist networks. This recent success reflects the united resolve of the Pakistani nation and its forces to counter all forms of terrorism until stability and peace are fully restored.
As of October 24, 2024, these counter-terrorism efforts have led to the elimination of 572 extremists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since the beginning of the year, signaling a strengthened momentum in securing Pakistan’s future.
