52 Militants Killed in Ongoing Joint Security Operation in Balochistan’s Shaban Area

Balochistan:A joint operation involving the **Pakistan Army**, **Frontier Corps (FC)**, and **police** is continuing in the **Shaban** area of Balochistan against suspected militants.

According to security sources, forces are carrying out coordinated ground and aerial operations targeting militants described by the authorities as **Fitna al-Khawarij**.

Security officials said **nine militants were killed** in the latest phase of the operation through combined air and ground strikes.

With the latest action, the total number of militants killed during the Shaban operation has risen to **52**, while **88 militants** have reportedly been killed in various security operations conducted since **July 5**, according to security sources.

The sources added that **Operation Shaban** will continue until all militants in the area have been eliminated.