Pakistan Reports 1,100 Terrorists Killed in Over 50,000 Security Operations in Balochistan This Year

QUETTA (Terror Monitor) — Pakistani security forces have conducted more than 50,000 intelligence-based operations and other security actions in Balochistan since the beginning of 2026, killing approximately 1,100 terrorists, while 315 security personnel and 551 civilians have also been killed, provincial officials said on Tuesday.

The figures were presented during a joint press conference at the Civil Secretariat in Quetta by Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau, Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat and Chief Minister's Adviser on Media Shahid Rind.

The officials outlined the province's counterterrorism operations, legislative measures, security deployments and plans to improve protection along major highways. They also announced arrangements for the relocation of residents from an area where authorities plan to launch operations against terrorist hideouts.

According to the provincial government, the security campaign has involved extensive intelligence gathering, targeted operations and administrative measures intended to dismantle terrorist networks and strengthen law enforcement across Balochistan.

More Than 50,000 Security Operations Conducted

Provincial officials said security forces had carried out more than 50,000 intelligence-based operations and other actions against terrorism across Balochistan during the current year.

These operations reportedly resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,100 terrorists.

The officials also reported significant casualties among security personnel and civilians during the same period.

Of the 315 security personnel killed, 101 were police officers, while 215 belonged to other security forces, according to the figures presented at the press conference.

The breakdown accounts for 316 personnel, one more than the reported overall total of 315. Officials did not immediately clarify the discrepancy.

A further 551 civilians were reported killed during the year.

The figures highlight the continuing security challenges facing Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province by area, where security forces have been conducting operations against armed groups involved in attacks on law enforcement personnel, civilians and infrastructure.

The officials did not provide a detailed breakdown of the 50,000 operations by district or identify how many were conducted against specific terrorist organizations.

Government Introduces 18 Laws and Establishes 17 Departments

Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat said the provincial government had introduced 18 new laws and established 17 new departments as part of its efforts to counter terrorism.

He said approximately 45 billion Pakistani rupees had been spent on measures related to counterterrorism and security.

The initiatives include administrative restructuring, law enforcement measures and programmes intended to address the factors contributing to terrorist recruitment and support networks.

Shafqaat also provided details about individuals held in deradicalization centres and people placed under preventive monitoring measures.

According to the official, 90 individuals described as terrorists were currently being held in deradicalization centres.

He said 1,400 people had been placed on Pakistan's Fourth Schedule, a legal mechanism used to monitor individuals suspected of links to terrorism or other activities considered a threat to public security.

The officials also said authorities had identified approximately 3,000 families suspected of facilitating terrorists.

The government did not publicly provide further details about the evidence underlying these classifications or the specific measures being applied to the families.

Pakistan Reports Deportation of 1.1 Million Afghan Nationals

Provincial officials said approximately 1.1 million Afghan nationals had been repatriated or removed from Balochistan as part of the authorities' efforts to regulate the presence of Afghan nationals in the province.

The announcement comes amid Pakistan's broader campaign to repatriate undocumented Afghan nationals and enforce immigration requirements.

Pakistan has repeatedly cited security concerns as one of the reasons for tightening controls over undocumented foreign nationals. Afghan authorities and international humanitarian organizations have raised concerns about the conditions facing people returning to Afghanistan.

The provincial officials did not provide a detailed breakdown of the 1.1 million figure, including the period covered, the number of people who returned voluntarily or the number removed through formal deportation procedures.

New Frontier Corps Division Planned to Strengthen Highway Security

The provincial government also announced additional measures to secure major highways connecting Quetta with other parts of Balochistan and neighbouring regions.

Officials said a new division of the Frontier Corps (FC), a paramilitary force operating in Pakistan's border regions, was being established to strengthen security arrangements.

According to the press conference, 32 joint checkpoints had been established along the Quetta-Loralai route.

Authorities are also implementing security measures on the Quetta-Taftan and Quetta-Karachi highways, both important routes for passenger transport, trade and commercial movement.

The Quetta-Taftan highway connects Pakistan with the Iranian border, while the Quetta-Karachi route links the provincial capital with the country's largest commercial city and port.

Security officials have repeatedly faced challenges along highways in Balochistan, where terrorist attacks, road blockades and assaults on security personnel have threatened civilian travel and economic activity.

The provincial authorities said they expected the security situation on the affected highways to improve over the next three to four months.

However, officials did not provide a detailed timeline for the completion of the planned security arrangements or disclose the full operational structure of the proposed Frontier Corps division.

Operations Against Terrorist Hideouts Begin in Shorparod

The government also announced the start of operations against terrorist hideouts in the Shorparod area of Khuzdar Division.

According to officials, approximately 5,000 families, comprising around 30,000 people, live in the area.

Additional Chief Secretary Home Hamza Shafqaat said Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti had approved the relocation of residents ahead of the planned security operation.

The commissioner of Khuzdar had been appointed to oversee the operation and coordinate the arrangements for relocating the affected population, Shafqaat said.

Authorities have given residents until October 30 to leave the area voluntarily.

Officials said transportation and financial assistance would be provided to help families reach designated camps.

They warned that forced relocation would begin after the deadline for voluntary evacuation expires.

The announcement indicates that the authorities intend to clear the designated area of its civilian population before proceeding with operations against suspected terrorist positions.

The government did not provide a detailed account of the planned operation's duration, the precise boundaries of the area to be cleared or the arrangements for residents to return to their homes after the operation.

Civilian Protection and Humanitarian Concerns

The planned relocation of approximately 30,000 people presents a significant logistical challenge for the provincial administration.

Providing transport, temporary accommodation, food, healthcare and other essential services will be critical to managing the displacement of thousands of families.

The government's announcement that transportation and financial assistance would be available is intended to facilitate voluntary departures before the October 30 deadline.

However, the subsequent threat of forced relocation raises questions about how the operation will be implemented and what arrangements will be made for families unable to leave within the specified period.

Ensuring that civilians are protected during security operations and that displaced families have access to essential services will be important as authorities move forward with the plan.

Officials did not announce how long residents might be required to remain away from the area or whether compensation would be available for any property damage resulting from the operation.

Balochistan's Continuing Security Challenges

Balochistan has faced a prolonged security crisis involving separatist militant organizations, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and other armed groups operating in different parts of the province.

The province's extensive territory, international borders with Afghanistan and Iran, and strategically important transport and energy infrastructure present considerable challenges for security agencies.

Terrorist attacks have targeted security personnel, civilians, government installations and infrastructure, while armed groups have also carried out attacks on transport routes and commercial interests.

Pakistan's federal and provincial authorities have responded with intelligence-based operations, increased security deployments and measures intended to disrupt terrorist financing, recruitment and logistical support.

The figures announced in Quetta suggest that the provincial government is continuing to expand its security campaign while introducing administrative and legal measures.

However, the reported casualties among security personnel and civilians demonstrate the continuing human cost of the violence.

The government's next major test will be implementing the planned operation in Shorparod, securing the province's principal highways and ensuring that counterterrorism measures do not leave displaced residents without adequate protection and assistance.

Terror Monitor will continue to follow developments in Balochistan, including the planned October 30 evacuation deadline and the government's wider counterterrorism campaign.