Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a province in Pakistan, conducted an unprecedented counterterrorism operation that successfully neutralised 20 terrorists through targeted operations conducted both ground and aerial forces. The coordinated effort showcased Pakistan’s military and law enforcement agencies’ determination to dismantle terrorist networks operating inside their country. Details of the OperationThe operations took place across various parts...
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