Twenty-nine terrorists have been successfully neutralized by the security forces in past one month as result of effective engagements and operations in Sambaza area of Zhob District in Balochistan.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist incidents orchestrated from Afghan soil, wherein, terrorists from Afghanistan attempt to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan Border and target Security Forces as well as the innocent civilians.

In this context, in addition to other areas along Pakistan-Afghanistan border, security forces are conducting operations in general area Sambaza in Zhob District of Balochistan since 21 of last month.

The ISPR said that in the same series of operations, during an intelligence-based operation on May 14, Major Babar Khan also embraced Shahadat while fighting gallantly.

The security forces are determined and remain committed to secure the borders and ensure safety of its citizens against the scourge of terrorism, the statement added.

It said Pakistan has consistently been asking interim Afghan Government to ensure effective border management on their side of border.

The interim Afghan Government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan Soil by terrorists for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan, the ISPR statement stated.