Pakistan forces kill 22 terrorists in northwest operation
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Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military announced.
The operation was launched in Dera Ismail Khan district of the province on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
The forces engaged the militants' hideout, and the terrorists were eliminated following an intense exchange of fire, the statement said.
A search operation was underway, the ISPR said, adding that counterterrorism efforts would continue to ensure lasting peace.
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