Eleven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat district, reported the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday.
According to the ISPR, multiple terrorist hideouts were also destroyed.
The operation was a response to the recent Improvised Explosive Device explosion that claimed the lives of seven soldiers, including Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas and Subedar Major Muhammad Nazir.
A sanitization operation is underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area.
The ISPR reaffirmed its determination to eradicate terrorism from the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their effective action against terrorists in Lakki Marwat district.
In a statement, he commended the brave members of Pakistan’s security forces for conducting a successful operation against terrorists, risking their lives.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the security forces have always acted as an iron wall in the war against terrorism. He assured that the entire nation stands with the security forces in this fight.
Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to the martyrs and veterans of the Pakistan Army, affirming the commitment to the complete elimination of terrorism.
