Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Security forces killed nine terrorists in separate intelligence-based operations across Ziarat, Harnai and Soorab districts of Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3, security sources said Tuesday. The operations targeted militant hideouts after security personnel received intelligence about terrorist movements in different areas. Authorities recovered weapons and other equipment from the militants after completing the operations.

The largest operation took place in the mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai following a security tip-off about a terrorist hideout. Security personnel surrounded the location before launching an assault against the militants. The operation resulted in the killing of eight terrori...