SECURITY — April 1, 2026
Pakistan Army Reports 13 TTP Militants Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan's military reported killing 13 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in clashes in Khyber and Bannu districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as part of the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign. No details on troop casualties were given, and no independent verification is available.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Amu TV — 2 min read
Pakistan's military reported that 13 militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in two separate clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Pakistan Army stated that 10 TTP militants died in an operation in Khyber district, while three others were killed in Bannu district. The clashes took place earlier this week, with the military issuing its statement on Wednesday.
These operations form part of the Azm-e-Istehkam security campaign, aimed at countering militant activities in the region. The army provided no details on any casualties among its own troops.
No independent confirmation of the reported deaths has been available, and the TTP has not issued any comment on the incidents.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Multiple outlets (Khaama Press, Amu TV) corroborate the Pakistan Army's on-record statement reporting the killing of 13 TTP militants in clashes in Khyber and Bannu districts as part of the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Security forces killed 13 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on March 30, the military's media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations ...
Pakistani security forces have killed 13 terrorists in two separate operations in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military's media wing said on Wednesday. The operations took place on Monday and the terrorists belonging to ...
- Security operations kill 13 militants in KP - Daily Timesdailytimes.com.pk
Security forces conducted two separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing a total of 13 militants, according to an official statement released by the military’s media wing.
- Pakistan military says 13 militants killed in northwest intelligence-based operations | Arab Newsarabnews.com
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday security forces killed 13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts amid sporadic ...
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Khaama Press
Originating
Reported straight
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Amu TV
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Security — TTP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber district, Bannu district, Azm-e-Istehkam
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